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CLASSIFIED ADS LEGAL NOTICES Office Space Available- FAMILY COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK Prime Location, Yorktown Heights COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER 1,000 Sq. Ft.: $1800. Contact Wilca: 914.632.1230 In the Matter of ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE SUMMONS AND INQUEST NOTICE Prime Retail - Westchester County Chelsea Thomas (d.o.b. 7/14/94), Best Location in Yorktown Heights A Child Under 21 Years of Age Dkt Nos. NN-10514/15/16-10/12C 1100 Sq. Ft. Store $3100; 1266 Sq. Ft. store $2800 and 450 Sq. Ft. Store $1200. Adjudicated to be Neglected by NN-2695/96-10/12B Suitable for any type of business. Contact Wilca: 914.632.1230 FU No.: 22303 Tiffany Ray and Kenneth Thomas, Page 26 Respondents.The Wes Tches Ter Guardian X ThursdaY, FeBruarY 23, 2012 HELP WANTED NOTICE: PLACEMENT OF YOUR CHILD IN FOSTER CARE MAY RESULT IN YOUR LOSS OF YOUR A non profit Performing Arts Center is seeking two job positions- 1) Direc- RIGHTS TO YOUR CHILD. IF YOUR CHILD STAYS IN FOSTER CARE FOR 15 OF THE MOST RECENT tor of Development- FT-must have a background in development or expe- 22 MONTHS, THE AGENCY MAY BE REQUIRED BY LAW TO FILE A PETITION TO TERMINATE rience fundraising, knowledge of what development entails and experi- YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS AND COMMITMENT OF GUARDIANSHIP AND CUSTODY OF THE ence working with sponsors/donors; 2) Operations Manager- must have a CHILD FOR THE PURPOSES OF ADOPTION, AND MAYCLASSIFIED FILE BEFORE THE END OF THE 15-MONTH ADS LEGAL NOTICES good knowledge of computers/software/ticketing systems, duties include PERIOD. Office Space Available- FAMILY COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK overseeing all box office, concessions, movie staffing, day of show lobby UPON GOOD CAUSE, THE COURT MAY ORDER AN INVESTIGATIONPrime Location, TO DETERMINE Yorktown WHETH Heights- COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER staffing such as Merchandise seller, bar sales. Must be familiar with POS ER THE NON-RESPONSENT PARENT(s) SHOULD1,000 BE CONSIDEREDSq. Ft.: $1800. AS Contact A RESPONDENT; Wilca: 914.632.1230 IF In the Matter of ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE system and willing to organize concessions. Full time plus hours. Call (203) THE COURT DETERMINES THE CHILD SHOULD BE REMOVED FROM HIS/HER HOME, THE SUMMONS AND INQUEST NOTICE 438-5795 and ask for Julie or Allison COURT MAY ORDER AN INVESTIGATION TO DETERMINEPrime WHETHER Retail THE - Westchester NON-RESPONDENT County Chelsea Thomas (d.o.b. 7/14/94), PARENT(s) SHOULD BE SUITABLE CUSTODIANS FOR THEBest CHILD; Location IF THE CHILD in Yorktown IS PLACED HeightsAND Page 2 THE WESTCHESTER GUARDIAN Thursday, May 15, 2014 A Child Under 21 Years of Age Dkt Nos. NN-10514/15/16-10/12C REMAINS IN FOSTER CARE FOR FIFTEEN1100 OF THE Sq. MOST Ft. Store RECENT $3100; TWENTY-TWO 1266 Sq. MONTHS,Ft. store THE$2800 and 450 Sq. Ft. THE WESTcHESTER GUARDiAn AGENCYTHURSDAY, MAY BE REQUIREDFEBRUARY TO FILE 23, A 2012PETITION FOR TERMINATION OFStore PARENTAL $1200. RIGHTS OF Page 3 Adjudicated to be Neglected by NN-2695/96-10/12B THE PARENT(s) AND COMMITMENT OF GUARDIANSHIP AND CUSTODY OF THE CHILD FOR THE FU No.: 22303 THE WTHEEST cWESTCHESTERHESTER GUARD iGUARDIANAn THURSDAY,PURPOSESTHURSDAY, OF ADOPTION, FEBRUARY EVEN MARCH IF 23, THE 2012 PARENT(s)Suitable 29, 2012 forWERE any NOT type NAMED of business. AS RESPONDENTS Contact Wilca:IN 914.632.1230Page 3 THE CHILD NEGLECT OR ABUSE PROCEEDING. Tiffany Ray and Kenneth Thomas, Of Significance Respondents. X RADIO A NON-CUSTODIAL PARENT HAS THE RIGHT TO REQUEST TEMPORARYHELP OR WANTED PERMANENT CUS- NOTICE: PLACEMENT OF YOUR CHILD IN FOSTER CARE MAY RESULT IN YOUR LOSS OF YOUR Of Significance A non profit Performing Arts Center is seeking two job positions- 1) Direc- RADIORADIO TODY OF THE CHILD AND TO SEEK ENFORCEMENT OF VISITATION RIGHTS WITH THE CHILD. 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this way a significant portion, or perhaps other violence. It is imperative that support World Trade Center Historic Opportunity a major portion of the new building or for a strong civil society that serves as a buildings might be used for anti-terrorism balance to governmental and business inter- By BOB K. BOGEN research and international peaceful program ests be recognized as crucial to our common development. future. In a few days, after more than If we are to have a 21st Century that The further development of that third a dozen years of wrangling is prosperous, just and safe for all, we must leg, the civil society sector of such a stable and rebuilding efforts, the address the threats as well as the opportu- three legged stool for effective progress might 9/11 Memorial Museum at nities that an increasingly globalized world include, among other related uses in the new the World Trade Center will presents. A peaceful world requires the World Trade Center, including a graduate finally open. The great new WTC tower is vitality of international collaboration across school from a consortium of universities for now up, if not ready for occupancy. Perhaps all three sectors of local and global society: terrorism prevention, international relations, this is a good occasion to consider a major government and business as well as civil conflict resolution, and peace studies; space opportunity for the Trade Center’s use as a society. The tragedy of 9/11 underscored for scores of related non-governmental orga- true contribution toward a world without the inadequacy of government and business nizations now scattered over the city; related such terrorism. sectors alone to resolve the critical problems foundation offices; with all related facilities, Starting just months after the terror- facing all peoples that result in terrorism and ist destruction of the WTCs Twin Towers, Continued on page 4 millions of words and dollars have been spent on WTC concepts and proposals, but hardly a word on uses of the rebuilding to FLYING ONTO THE WBT STAGE deal with reducing terrorism, at least at the The Enchanting Supercalifragilistic Hit scale of the 9/11 disaster that was witnessed by the world. Surely some further investigation is warranted of the striking concept developed during the related Municipal Art Society project, which included hundreds of citizen workshops, and thousands of concerned citizens. The Municipal Art Society has been a major New York citizen agency for public policy and development. Among other projects it was a major force to save Grand Central Station after the debacle of Adventure abounds in this high-flying family favorite! the Penn Station demolition. These work- This enduring tale is loved by adults and children alike that could reduce, not increase, the potential floor space was given to artists, just to fill the and is filled with songs from the beloved film! shops, all over the city and region, considered for terrorism in the years ahead. buildings. And it never functioned as a world the rebuilding, not merely the design but Former Gov. George Pataki, as well as trade center. CHIM CHIM CHER-EE • A SPOONFUL OF SUGAR all aspects of this enormous and inevitably Larry Silverstein, the beneficiary of billions Some of those involved pointed out ON STAGE THRU JULY 27 internationally significant project. of insurance dollars, throughout the process that future occupancy prospects could Redevelopment proposals had been seemed to contribute more problems than also be bleak, particularly since the Port plagued by political posturing and preoccu- solutions. Few people seem to realize that Authority, owner of the site, has not planned LARRY CHANCE AND THE EARLS Remember Then • Never • I Believe pation with personal economic or emotional the original concept of the trade center was to rent space there for itself. In fact the Port interests, all of which delayed and denied commercially unrealistic. For its first 20 years, Authority role in the original WTC project LENNY COCCO AND THE CHIMES realistic national interests, even missing it could not be fully occupied, considerable was seen by some as an inappropriate venture Once In Awhile • I’m In The Mood For Love internationally significant decision-making in real estate not directly related to its port TUESDAY, JUNE 10 RADIO and transportation mission. Other govern- ment employees may be forced to work PURE ’60S ROCK ’N ROLL there, but they cannot be expected to occupy A spectacular musical retrospective Westchester On the Level even half of the tower. featuring hits by such artists as: Some wag suggests that perhaps one of THE KINKS • THE MOODY BLUES • THE BEATLES with Narog and Aris our largest corporations might use the major THE ROLLING STONES • THE ANIMALS • and more MONDAY, JUNE 16 Designated a “Featured” BlogTalk Radio tower as their headquarters: Target could put WopWop program, has been operating for over two its logo at the top, 1,776 feet high. Another DoDooo years via the Internet with Co-Hosts Richard suggested safety might be solved by building Narog and Hezi Aris every weekday, from 10 the tower 1,776 feet down from Ground BOX NightNight OFFICE (914) 592-2222 GROUP SALES (914) 592-2225 a.m. to 12 Noon. Listen to the show live or Zero. Some victims’ families seemed to want on demand. 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United Nations Development Program Committee for the UN, represented the the basic construction was done, perhaps a World Trade Center Historic Opportunity including Pakistan’s major city, Karachi, Architects / Designers / Planners for Social full decade after 9/11. That time has come. now with a population much larger than Responsibility /NY to the United Nations, Continued from page 3 official tri-state planning agency just several Bob Bogen served as comprehensive long-range New York. And later I had a similar role and was a key member of the Professionals blocks north of the WTC site. After WTC facilities planning director for the New York including various sized conference rooms in Boston for the New England Regional Network for Social Responsibility was completed, the agency moved into the Metropolitan Regional Planning Commission; and services for employees as well as national Commission. . These groups met with others and and international visitors and students. twin towers. I also recall a later occasion as planning director for the New England involving a pleasant lunch with Bear Sterns Back in New York I had meetings with developed a comprehensive description of The tower and its related buildings Regional Commission; as a major United investment firm officials, negotiating a major Municipal Art Society officials to develop seven major elements with various useful could then become an international icon for Nations official in Pakistan; Board Chairman of bond issue for my client, a Connecticut city, the concept of this new WTC function, functional components in each. A later constructive visions and programs to reduce the Communications Coordinating Committee in their executive dining room near the top perhaps as a Global Study Center, which article may include such details. the likelihood of more of the terrorism that for the United Nations; and Principal of a WTC tower. might include some United Nations edu- One conclusion within the first year brought down the original trade center. Representative of Architects / Designers / I lost touch with local developments cational and research functions as well as a after 9/11 was that the time was not yet ripe At the time the original construction Planners for Social Responsibility to the United when I left to manage comprehensive met- first-rate communications facility. for such challenging proposals. It was sug- of the World Trade Center was initiated, I Nations. ropolitan development planning for the At the time, I chaired the Board gested that the more likely occasion for such headed the Long Range Planning unit of the of the Communications Coordination major use plans might only be possible after THE HEZITORIAL Defending a Blurred Yonkers Brand Devoid of Studied Prospect or Validating Imprint

By HEZI ARIS become the metamorphosis of CoY. The the day were the need to accommodate the Dr. Jim Bostic. instrumental in writing the recent 29 months truth is Spencer’s failure rests on Amicone’s failings, ineptitude, and illegal conduct of Building the parcel known as “H & I” eclipse the issues that demand resolution The City of Yonkers (CoY) ineptitude to manage in enticing interest the past into revisionist historical render- under the threat of litigation if the former now? The union contracts that expired 5 carries a waning patina in investment in Yonkers. Yonkers would ings that defy “truth” by omission of facts SFC Yonkers Project is not extended for years ago are demanding attention. The Inter of accomplishment and fail miserably by engaging people who had and the harangue of obsessive repetition is Marc Berson of Fidelco Realty Group Municipal Agreements (IMAs) hammered cutting edge technologi- nothing more than an opinion on what anathema to what did transpire. The legal to present a rendering of his vision after out by Mayor Mike Spano and Governor cal advancement from the would be best for Yonkers yet did not harbor encumbrances engaged by Yonkers City a 12-year wait is again overdue by the Andrew Cuomo’s Office with respect to the beginning of the last century. After World the intellectual capacity to bring it about. Hall in the recent past continue to shrink deadline parameters he expressed. The issue governance of the City of Yonkers vis-à-vis War II, economic renewal would too quickly Yonkers leadership was proven inept by its CoY’s prospects from disengaging herself goes unnoticed in the expectation it will be oversight and the ability to neuter the elected eviscerate the prowess of the City on the Hill. belief that ‘on the job training’ would see from being tethered so tightly from the likes forgotten. legislative body of the Yonkers City Council The Alexander Carpet Mill factory closed, CoY to the Promised Land. It did not. How of Spencer and Amicone over a 16-year comprised of seven members and the New precipitating a collapse of neighborhoods, Similarly, the cover-up of the Yonkers could it? Political insiders and the patronage time frame. The living ghosts of Al DelBello, York State Board of Education Regents to employment prospects, and ancillary small Board of Education (YBoE) has yet to be mill best known as the “friends and family Angelo Martinelli, and Terrence Zaleski are oversee the Yonkers Board of Education for business employers who would implode revealed in its entirety. The CFO and the network” denied competent personnel to names that continue to soil the good name all intent and purpose are a “Control Board” under their own weight or move elsewhere Yonkers Public School Superintendent were maintain Yonkers’ hopes and vision for a of Yonkers. While some will boast about in every sinew of the written agreement for a second go at being viable. Political sacked denying Yonkersites learning of what better future. Promise for better days were their respective and collective contribution to awaiting capitulation by Yonkersites’ elected and economic pressure demanding change, went awry and just as importantly what revived by Mike Spano’s pursuit to become CoY, I see them each as detractors of what officials to kowtow to the Cuomo-Spano among other concerns would exhaust mechanisms of governance have been set in mayor of Yonkers. He emboldened Yonkers should have been times of triumph for a city Agreement. Yonkers. Former Mayor John Spencer place to ameliorate such failings from being prospects. Mike Spano’s campaign effort that could have done better had they been Surmounting such issues have been brought CoY out of its slumbering malaise replicated in the future. won the overwhelming support, hearts and given a chance. The elephant in the room a major concerns engaging Mayor Mike rhetorically, chastising, and goading by his There is a boatload of such concerns, minds of Yonkersites in the November 2011 is best known as corruption. The leadership Spano’s effort and time. He has promoted words and demeanor the need for revival. but dwelling upon the past, while being Election Day contest. qualities hoped for demanded of a mayor of the sale of the Yonkers Jail, bringing about He would become mayor. Once at the helm, denied the logic that drove CoY toward Mayor Mike Spano embodied all the Yonkers remains wanting. an expected art gallery, living loft, and a with Phil Amicone by his side as deputy such outcome weakens CoY’s prospects for attributes Yonkersites had hoped for in their The issues consuming CoY are gar- cultural center to be built. A brewery that mayor, John Spencer’s words lost their vigor, relinquishing the failings of the past, denying mayor. He was a young family man, with gantuan. Corruption, defined by developers has been on the books prospectively for years obscured in his intent by those still mired Yonkersites the lessons needed to steer a beautiful wife, a growing family, a well- borrowing HUD money and not paying is now said to move into the Trolley Barn. in the glory days that continue to resonate from such conduct again, drawing nebulous respected family name, an approachable, it back; leaving a recent $6 million hole for Other artists joining the beginning move to in the ever more feeble minded in the life- prospects for all Yonkersites to do so much friendly, honest man, whose word was his CoY on that issue alone is troubling, to say Yonkers, an organic prospect that can have style lived by the ever fewer in the City of better. It is as if Yonkersites are imprisoned; bond. Yet 29 months later, his words have the least. Extrapolated onto other ancillary legs if Mayor Mike Spano directs his effort Gracious Living. Spencer’s words were controlled by a political process that has come to haunt him. His words are shallow concerns, the figure tallies just shy of $23 to ameliorate and mitigate the lack of trust translated as if they were part of a long chain run amuck by its denying every resident and devoid of accomplishment. He has not million. Refer to nValley Technology Center. Yonkersites have in CoY’s lack of inclusion of people whispering a message from one to viable political prospects. The continuing yet been able to deliver on his promise to Think Joseph Cotter. That sum falls on the of the people it has claimed to serve, but a another. The message at the beginning of the non-aggression pacts and legal maneuvers turn things around for Yonkers. Perhaps not taxpayer’s back. culture Yonkersites have little knowledge. process was defined one way at its inception to dishevel the campaign process is nothing all, in fact, perhaps most of the failings the metastasizing toward a different outcome Corruption is defined by community more than a blood sport and an atrocity of An advertising campaign to focus city faces today are those that emerged under by its last utterance. Spencer’s words were outreach centers awash with funds that our election process. Yonkersites continue to attention to future prospects tantalize and the aegis of Spencer and Amicone. Mayor combative; in your face incendiary tools that are meant to bring those people less fortu- be lustful of the political blood-letting; we mesmerize Yonkersites and onlookers alike. Mike Spano’s reticence in placing blame at became impotent by the day-to-day respon- nate the attributes of better facilities, safer revisit the yearly cycle with a passion so great, Discourse inclusive of The People govern- the feet of its authors is a practice that has sibility and later recognized failings of Phil environments, and so forth. When such Yonkersites often lose sight of the dangers ment claims to serve must be based on facts failed; not so much because of his magna- Amicone. When Spencer found himself largesse is not distributed, misdirected, or the ‘drama’ ably camouflages. Still there is of progress, adhering to updates demanded nimity but rather his bringing in more and term-limited from office after two-terms, does not go to paying those doing the work, hope. by the Yonkers City Charter, the prospect more adversaries into his growing entou- Spencer reluctantly agreed to be support- spirits are broken. Boards of directors that It seems as though Mayor Mike Spano for revaluation, diminishing the burden of rage of employees known as the “friends ive of the Amicone effort to accede to the remain silent to such conduct diminish the may be hoping to be allowed to write a new tax Certiori challenges, collecting delin- and family network.” The culture imposed office of Mayor of Yonkers. The promise process even further. Think The Nepperhan chapter. Can the history of the recent past, as quent real estate taxes due; the list is endless. under Mayor Mike Spano could have won of the words heard from Spencer where to Community Center under the aegis of Rev. well as the history to which his pen has been Continued on page 5 THE WESTCHESTER GUARDIAN Thursday, May 15, 2014 Page 5

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Defending a Blurred Yonkers Brand Devoid of Studied Prospect or Validating Imprint race for Westchester County Executive. Yonkers will have all onlookers question, Mayor Mike Spano has a lot on his plate. “Where’s the beef?” Yonkers prospects Continued from page 4 prospects he conjures that is meant to benefit desirous of a better future. At issue is whether His future will not be earned by talk, ribbon will be realized or not before Mayor Mike The solution is simple, inclusion and public CoY with facts and figures and proof of Mayor Mike Spano envisions such a future cuttings, or postulating future vision but Spano’s November 2015 re-election effort. discourse. financial viability for that planned can earn for Yonkersites or if his reluctance to speak rather on the undeniable imprints of accom- The race is on. The prospects daunting. “street creds”. The procspect of building anew to his desire for higher office eclipses his Is the telling, washing our dirty laundry plishments he can establish in the City of It seems everyone is sweating out what the on the ashes of the past will require scrutiny capacity to serve the public interest. in public, holding CoY from achiev- Hills. Yonkers success with him at the helm next politically propitious chessboard move is by The People and media alike. It is not always ing greater heights? It can be. Specifically Mayor Mike Spano has already is a visa to better prospects for him only if for the City of Gracious Living. Yonkersites a comfortable process. Mayor Mike Spano divulging the disparate engaged himself in re-election mode, a he delivers the goods to Yonkersites. Failing wait with baited breath. Yonkers straddles the failed past springboard, if/when achieved to enter the CommunitySection CALENDAR

Our friend Doug tells us that it is time Congratulations to our neighbor from News & Notes from Northern Westchester once again for Katonah Village Library’s Bedford Hills, Britta Vander Linden for cocktail party with all proceeds going to receiving one of the Business Council of By MARK JEFFERS You can collect clothes, make sandwiches, or of the Monarch butterfly will be featured help the library. Come and spend time with Westchester’s 2014 Rising Star Awards, way bring toiletry items to share. in the 2014 Friends of Lasdon Park Plant friends and neighbors for a worthy cause to go Britta… My lovely wife and I cel- on Friday May 30th. It is a really fun event; th Who knew water had different levels Show, Saturday, May 17th, 9am to 3:30pm, A historical right of spring is being ebrate our 26 wedding of taste… the people’s choice for best-tast- rain or shine, at Lasdon Park, Arboretum imagine drinking, eating and talking in a celebrated at Phillipsburg Manor on North anniversary this week; ing water in Westchester goes to the City and Veterans Memorial, in Somers. library. See you there. Broadway in Sleepy Hollow on Sunday, nothing says I love you more th of White Plains. The Westchester County “Monarch Meadow” will feature milkweed Landscape expert and Bronxville May 18 . Discover Pinkster, an African- than a new rake and clippers, Department of Health held its annual water and butterfly weed plots, and a trail and resident Kim Eierman will present two gar- American celebration of spring. Pinkster so wish me luck when I give them to her… tasting contest recently in White Plains, interpretive signs to guide visitors through dening workshops for the “Birds and Bees: was held in the Hudson Valley as early as Please enjoy this week’s “love filled” edition th where 138 participants sampled water from the habitat and promote the significance of Wildlife Needs” series on May 17 at the of “News & Notes.” Continued on page 6 10 of the county’s water suppliers and gave conservation and our native butterflies. Bedford Audubon Society in Katonah. The First Presbyterian of Katonah will bragging rights to White Plains, Mount The 32nd biannual Rye House Tour will hold a Midnight Run on Friday May 30th, Vernon finished in second and the Village of take place from 9am to 3pm on May 16th… please lend a hand to high school students Scarsdale, came in third. Our house tour will take place when my who will help serve the homeless in NYC. A new meadow celebrating the wonder daughters clean their rooms. REAL ESTATE AUCTION EXECUTOR SAYS SELL!

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traditions. The exhibit opens on May 20th filled, stunning inside and out; an inviting gifts and maybe even some rest… And News & Notes from Northern Westchester and will run through mid-January 2015. Tudor style showcasing a spacious modern remember that Father’s Day is only by Viewing hours are Tuesdays, Wednesdays, interior; a 1790 Classic Federal center hall; about a month away… See you next week. Continued from page 5 If you are strolling through downtown Thursdays and Saturdays from 1:00pm to and a delightful 1920s Sears catalog home, the 17th Century. Filled with music, dance, Chappaqua on Sunday afternoon, May Mark Jeffers resides in Bedford Hills, New th 4:00pm. “The Willard,” as charming today as then. 18 , feel free to stop by the Horace Greeley York, with his wife Sarah, and three daugh- food, and revelry, this cross-cultural festival The 11th annual Castles of New Castle All proceeds from the tour will benefit House from 4pm to 7pm for the opening ters, Kate, Amanda, and Claire. re-creates the spring holiday with a rousing the New Castle Historical Society. If you reception of the New Castle Historical house tour will take place on Tuesday, colonial-style celebration. Festivities th would like more information visit the Society’s latest exhibit. The exhibit, “Here May 20 . This year’s tour features five include lively presentations of drumming http://www.newcastlehs.org Website or Comes the Bride,” is a historical costume fabulous homes in a wide range of archi- and traditional dance, African folktales, tectural styles including a 1904 Colonial contact Betsy Towl at 914-238-4666. and demonstrations of traditional African review of brides through the ages as well as the history behind some now common Revival, blending the past, present and We hope all the marvelous moms instruments and utilitarian wares. future; an elegant Contemporary, light had a wonderful Mother’s Day with love, ACHIEVEMENT Police Athletic League Poster Contest Winners Chosen In City Council Chambers

YONKERS, NY – The Yonkers City prior P.A.L. poster contest winner, said she Council played host to the Yonkers Police felt honored and privileged to be represent- Athletic League (P.A.L.)’s 31st annual ing the P.A.L. on the poster, which will once Sergeant Michael D’Ambrosio poster in again be displayed at hundreds of locations the City Council chambers on Monday throughout the Yonkers. “The poster contest evening. Yonkers students Colin Nowak and is a great influence in the community and Christina Ljuljic were selected as this year’s compels many children to do well,” she said. winners. “I would tell [our 5th and 6th graders in “The Yonkers Police Athletic League Yonkers] to work hard, have fun and do well is an asset to the City and year after year in school,” Estevez said. “No dream is too has helped countless boys and girls enjoy big. You just have to work hard in order to recreational, educational, cultural and social achieve it.” programs,” Council President Liam J. The process began with interviews McLaughlin said. “It is a tremendous honor of students from across the City at P.A.L. for the historic Council Chambers to again headquarters on April 11th. Nowak, a 6th be the venue for the interviews and award grader at Sacred Heart GS and Ljuljic, a 6th ceremony. I would like to extend my thanks grader at Montessori Academy, along with and appreciation to all the participants in this Angelica Joy Parrocho of Westchester Hills year’s contest from around the City, whose School, Conor Crosby of Sacred Heart GS, hard work and dedication reflect great credit Dezmond Fredericks of Patricia De Chiaro upon themselves, their families and schools, School, Evan Mulgrew of Montessori and the entire City.” Academy, Joseph Hernandez of Montessori Two officers of the Yonkers Police School 31, Lizbeth Morel of School 16, Department, Sergeant Patrick York and Patricia Wasiczko of Montessori 31 and Officer Jacquelyn Estevez, will appear on the Stephanie Terrero of Family School 32 were poster alongside Nowak and Ljuljic. The two chosen as this year’s finalists. (L-R): Police Officer of the Year Officer Jacquelyn Estevez, contest winner Christina Ljuljic, Council President Liam J. McLaughlin, contest winners were chosen by a panel of judges After a week of rehearsals in the winner Colin Nowak and Officer of the Year Sergeant Patrick York on May 5th. The Yonkers Police Athletic League held the finals for the 31st after ten finalists explained in an interview Council Chambers, the finalists were judged annual Sgt. Michael D’Ambrosio poster contest in the Yonkers City Council Chamber. how a positive relationship between the on Monday night by a panel including police and the youth of the community can former Mayor John Spencer, Hon. Michael president of Yonkers Florist, Tanya Tolbert moderated by last year’s poster contest and volunteers of the P.A.L. who contrib- benefit the entire City. Martinelli, chief administrative judge of of Yonkers Public Schools, Lindsay Carden winners, Peter and Molly Doran. uted to this event’s success, most especially Officer Estevez, whose daughter was a the Yonkers City Court, Paul Zachareas, of Hudson Valley Bank and former Yonkers Council President McLaughlin also Stew Leonard’s, who has sponsored this City Clerk Joan Deierlein. The event was thanked the many sponsors, board members event for the thirteenth consecutive year. CULTURAL PERSPECTIVES

were yanked from the National Television instructor in the U.S. As for Amr Mounib, develop the film I made at the still-existing programming schedule in the aftermath of he grew up to become a world-renowned Antar Studio in Bab el-Louk. My father Fabric of a Nation the 1967 War, Fouad Mounib decided to photographer and visual artist. was also an oil painter who liked to draw the By SHERIF AWAD behind the sets of her films and theatri- immigrate to the U.S. with his family the “I never formally studied the complex- farmers at the countryside or near the Nile cal plays. His father Fouad Mounib, Mary following year. Settling down in Virginia, ity of the art, but I picked up little tricks River in Maadi and Helwan of the 1960s. Art has always been a part Mounib’s son and the uncle of the late the father formed and managed a perform- and techniques from my father who had He used to donate his artwork to friends and of the life of Amr Mounib, singer Amer Mounib, was the producer of ing theatrical troupe comprised of people undertaken photography as a serious hobby family”. an Egyptian-born artist now the famous 1960s TV shows Maa al-Naas of different nationalities until his demise in using still and 8mm cameras”, reflected Amr. Landing in Virginia was not an easy based in Washington, D.C. (With the People) and Mingheir Kalam 1977. His daughter, Azza Mounib, picked “Sometimes, I used to steal his camera and experience for Amr as a child. “I survived a He was raised and nurtured (Without Words). When those shows it up only to become a famous dancer and upon returning it to him, I would ask him to in his grandmother Mary Mounib’s house, Continued on page 7 THE WESTCHESTER GUARDIAN Thursday, May 15, 2014 Page 7

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travelled to and from Egypt in order to Fabric of a Nation connect, reconnect and maintain his famil- iarity with the rest of the Mounib family. Continued from page 6 He also settled down for a couple of years in cultural, geographical, weather and status France. “While I was in Paris, I was mentored shock”, said Amr, about his early years in the by two photographers, the American, Gene U.S. “I was growing up in family nurtured Finn, and the Egyptian, Fouli Elia, who by the love of the Egyptian society of that became photography editor of the French time, when, all of a sudden, I found myself edition of Elle magazine”, he said. “But it living in a place where nobody knows who was in 1990 when I moved from the fashion you are. One of the adaptations I undertook industry toward the contemporary art scene was to join the U.S. Navy to make use of the to express my own concerns and views of education support for people in the military the world. A series called Fracture was my perspective on the Bosnian War. I photo-

Amr Mounib (right) during ‘Yes We Can’ an NGO event held in 2012.

around the portraits of Egyptians including that of Mary Mounib. The exhibition took place last October in Washington D.C,”. Mounib never forgot his childhood memories with his great grandmother. “Mary Mounib was a very special lady”, he recollects. “Gaining notoriety playing a manipulative mother-in-law in classic Egyptian films, she was totally the opposite of that as a mother and as a grandmother. I used to go to play in her Shubra house where she raised chickens in the backyard

Amr Mounib depicted in her role in the “Fabric of a Nation” series. since my father could not afford it. I then graphed models covered with mud to reflect went on to earn a degree in the Natural the loss of human life under the dust. In Sciences, thereafter, another degree in Film 2002, I started to experiment with painting and Television while continuously engaged and mixed media as an alternative way to in photography with new cameras emerging present my photography… This was done in along the way”. two series of mine, Fabric of a Nation, where Specialized Diagnostic Medical Over the following three decades, Amr I superimposed icons of flowers about and Sonography Career Training at Center for Ultrasound Research & Education Classes start soon ULTRASOUND CAREERS BEGIN HERE CLASSES START JUNE 9th! • 12-24 Month Certifi cate Programs Mary Mounib by Amr Mounib. • Day and Evening Classes • Job Placement Assistance • 0% Interest Financial Assistance Available while receiving crates of fruits, gifts from • Licensed by NYSED / BPSS; Accredited by ABHES the farmers who lived nearby. She always • Growing, In Demand Profession liked me to accompany her to the al-Rihani Theatre, especially during summer vacations. www.cure.edu Those days, in Egyptian theater, full sets CALL 1-855-THE CURE • 1-855-843-2873 were not built for background to respective Continued on page 8 271 NORTH AVE., NEW ROCHELLE, NY Amr Mounib. Page 8 THE WESTCHESTER GUARDIAN Thursday, May 15, 2014

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She was like a mother and matriarch to all where Suleiman was tearing it up to find the his uncles and his cousin Amer Mounib Egypt Today Magazine ( www.EgyptToday. Fabric of a Nation women who had troubles and concerns”. treasure. In fact, like the character she played, before the latter passed away in 2011. “My com ), and the artistic director for both the Continued from page 7 In the 1962 production of the famous Mary Mounib in an interview revealed cousin Amer followed the Mounib family Alexandria Film Festival, in Egypt, and the staging scenes. In fact they hired painters to play Ela Khama (Minus Five), often shown that when she was a teen, she used to keep legacy of helping the poor and treating Arab Rotterdam Festival, in The Netherlands. draw the décor. For me, while still a child, it on Egyptian TV to this day, Mary Mounib a moneybox behind a painting on her wall people in a good way. And this is what I am He also contributes to Variety, in the United was magical observing those artists doing depicts an old woman who agrees to hire to cheer up her depressed mother to make trying to do as well by donating some of the States, and is the film critic of Variety Arabia their job during the day, hours before the acts Suleiman (Adel Khairi) without knowing her believe that God had sent them money income of my paintings to the victims and ( http://varietyarabia.com/ ), in the United opened that night… so simple, yet beautiful of his interest in seeking a golden treasure to overcome their endeavors”, said Amr the wounded of Tahrir in 2011 and also to Arab Emirates (UAE), the Al-Masry Al-Youm work. Mary Mounib’s dressing room was hidden inside the walls of her house. “I was Mounib with a hearty laugh. the Cancer Society in Egypt”. Website ( http://www.almasryalyoum.com/en/ the one who was throwing the gold coins Starting from 2007, Amr Mounib spent node/198132 ) and The Westchester Guardian like a counseling office to Egyptian actresses Born in Cairo, Egypt, Sherif Awad is a film / from the other side of the wall in the scene more times in Egypt and reconnected with (www.WestchesterGuardian.com ). who used to come in search for her advice. video critic and curator. He is the film editor of EDUCATION

skills, practice team building and gain an Hastings High School Advances to State Envirothon Finals appreciation for consensus decision making. The Hastings High School team was led by HASTINGS-On-HUDSON, NY -- For their teacher, Melissa Shandroff. the third year in a row, Hastings High School On May 21-22, the highest scoring was Westchester’s highest-scoring team in team from each county will compete in the the Hudson Valley Regional Envirothon – New York State Envirothon at Morrisville earning them a spot at the New York State State College in Morrisville, N.Y. Envirothon later this month. Eight teams from five Westchester Of the 24 teams participating from schools participated: high schools around the region, Hastings • John Jay High School, Katonah-Lewisboro ranked fifth in the 2014 regional competi- School District tion held April 30 at the Sharpe Reservation • Hastings High School in Fishkill. The two teams from The Mount • Ossining High School Academy in Ulster County placed first and • Yorktown High School second. Chatham High School in Columbia • Tech Center High School, Putnam- County placed third. Northern Westchester BOCES, Yorktown The primary goal of the Envirothon Heights is to encourage students to learn about the The Westchester County Department natural environment and to become good of Planning and Soil and Water stewards of the land. The competing teams, Conservation District co-sponsored the each made up of five students, are tested Hudson Valley regional competition and will on their knowledge of five environmental co-sponsor Hastings High Schools’ partici- topics: soils, aquatics, forestry, wildlife and pation in the New York State competition. current environmental issues. In prepara- tion for the events, students develop research Hastings High School students (L-R): Melissa Shandroff, Veronica Erdman, Miranda Mitchell, Clara Weinstein, Ariadne Bazigos and Alexandra Bazigos. MIDDLE EAST FORUM Lessons Learned from the ‘Brave German Woman’

By RAYMOND IBRAHIM “When the brave German woman, recounted. “And then I rose with my flag whose real name is Heidi Mund, heard and I was calling and proclaiming that One of several German about the event, she prayed,” reports CBN Jesus Christ is Lord over Germany”… churches recently defaced News. Not sure what she would do upon And she repeated the words of Martin with the Arabic declara- arrival, she grabbed her German flag Luther in 1521 after he refused to recant tion “God is great!” emblazoned with the words “Jesus Christ his faith in scripture alone: “Here I stand. Several are the impor- is Lord” and headed for the concert: I can do no other” and “Save the church of tant lessons learned from last year’s “Brave “Until the imam started with his Martin Luther!” German Woman” incident. shouting [”Allahu Akbar!”], I did not Video shows another concert-goer Context: On November 10, 2013, really know what to do. I was just prepared trying to calm her by saying, “This is a a Muslim imam was invited to give the for what God wants me to do,” she told concert for peace.” Islamic call to prayer inside the Memorial CBN News. Mund can be heard responding in Church of the Reformation in the city Then the Muslim call to prayer began, German, “No it’s not! Allahu Akbar is of Speyer, Germany—a church dedi- and Heidi said she felt something rising what Muslims scream while murdering cated to honoring Martin Luther and the up inside her. people! Don’t be fooled! Don’t be fooled! Protestant Reformation. “I would call it a holy anger,” she Continued on page 9 THE WESTCHESTER GUARDIAN Thursday, May 15, 2014 Page 9

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Muslim man dressed in traditional Islamic Lessons Learned from the ‘Brave German Woman’ attire enter a church during mass, set up his carpet next to the altar and start Continued from page 8 chastised by fellow Christians for her stand and kicked out. reading the Koran. This is a lie!” This speaks volumes about how This is to say nothing of the violent She was thrown out of the church. far Western European nations have crimes and rapes Muslims are increasingly “They should have thrown the imam plummeted into a cesspool of moral rela- responsible for in Europe. out and not me because I am a believer in tivism, where even in prominent churches The point is, more and more Western Unlimited Strength Jesus Christ, but he serves another god. Christian truths are attacked, and those Europeans are becoming disgruntled, even Althletics This Allah is not the same god. 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Not all are sheep. hearing an Islamic imam hollering out But due to the aforementioned forces— Islamic supremacist slogans is justified. decades of indoctrination in militant Proclaimed in a church, “Allahu Akbar”— secularism/atheism, multiculturalism, which in translation literally means “Allah Christian-bashing, and political correct- is greater [than X]”—means “Allahu is ness—they are unable to articulate their greater than the Judeo-Christian God of grievance. the Bible, and Father of Christ.” Yet, whether they are able to express And assuming the imam proclaimed it or not, they remain disgruntled at Islam’s credo or shehada as is standard in Muslim affronts and weak responses from the Muslim call to prayer (that “there is European elites. no god but Allah and Muhammad is his After all, Muslims hollering Islamic messenger”) that too is tantamount to slogans inside European churches is declaring that the biblical God is false, not quite an infrequent phenomenon. and the message (or Koran) delivered by Last Christmas, the Chaplain of Royal Muhammad—which includes a denun- Holloway University invited a veiled ciation of Christ’s divinity, death, and Muslim woman to read Koran verses resurrection—is true (see for examples during church service, again, despite the First published with CBN News on May ITALIAN CUISINE Koran 4:157, 4:171, 5:17, 5:116, 9:30-31, fact that the Koran contradicts the key 7, 2014. http://www.meforum.org/3816/ Zagat Rated “Excellent” 19:35). tenets of Christianity. lessons-learned-from-the-brave-german- Voted “Best Italian Restaurant” Westchester Magazine, 2006 This is precisely what the vandal Sometimes Muslims “invite” them- woman who earlier painted in Arabic the phrase selves to churches. 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MAKE IT FUN AND IT WILL GET DONE

One example was Spirit Lake. The he/she steps on the perch his weight shuts climbed up the 12” stem of one of my Mother Nature Knows Best lake was at the foot of Mt. St. Helens off the door to the seeds, whereas birds tulips and ate away half the flower. His and as a Girl Scout I camped with my don’t weigh enough to shut it. In one day weight caused the tulip to sway with By PAM YOUNG Angeles on the Friday before. I remember troop in the park many times. The lake this mother squirrel figured out if she the slightest breeze. While I watched, talking with Regis about the eminent pos- was so clear; we could see fish swimming stuck her arm into the open door before I thought of Cirque du Soleil and it made We live 30 miles from Mt. sibility of our mountain erupting. She’d deep in the water. After the mountain she put weight of the perch, her arm kept me smile at Mother Nature St. Helens in the state of gone into labor on March 27 and was blew, the lake seemed to disappear; filled the door open enough for her other hand After writing six best-selling books Washington. On May 18, shaking and spewing steam almost every with molten lava the consistency of fresh to reach in and pull out one seed at a time. together, being on thousands of radio 1980 she erupted. Before day. (Oh to be in labor for 22 days!) It was cement. I remember the Forest Service Yesterday we decided to go to the feed and television shows, and speaking to the momentous event, she kind of scary living so close to her and as thought the lake was gone along with store and buy a squirrel feeder and quit audiences of thousands, Peggy retired in looked just like a gigantic, yummy scoop the earthquakes became more frequent all the wildlife and our local paper was fighting them. There was quite a selection, 2002. In addition to running their original of vanilla ice cream. Then she blew her and roadblocks were set up along the regularly filled with articles about the dev- but we chose one along with a 50 pound business, Sidetracked Home Executives top and ever since has looked like some perimeter of the “red zone,” we watched, astation of the fish population. Well, guess sack of pumpkin seeds and a 30 pound bag Inc., Pam decided to take her creativity enormous giant slashed the scoop in half waited and wondered what would happen what! Without the help of our U.S. Forest of peanuts. I’ll just have to wait and see if and delightful sense of humor and launch with a colossal machete. She’s not as when she blew. 57 people were killed and Service, the lake just moved to a different they will now stay away from the bird’s the very popular website www.makeit- pretty as she used to be, but at least she no some of the hair-raising stories of those spot and the fish and wildlife came back seed or just get fat and call all their friends funanditwillgetdone.com to help a new longer subliminally suggests ice cream to who escaped that Sunday morning filled on their own. in neighboring counties to join the feast. generation of SHEs. me. (I know since her eruption, my con- our morning newspaper yesterday. We tend to think we can outsmart Just one more note: I have a photo sumption of ice cream cones has gone way For more from Pam Young go to www. Nature is a great teacher and one of Mother Nature. Hah! When we realized Terry took yesterday morning that shows down.) makeitfunanditwillgetdone.com. You’ll find the lessons I’ve learned over and over again we were going through twice as much how wrong I was thinking the deer were Yesterday, we north westerners many musings, videos of Pam in the kitchen is that Mother Nature knows what she’s birdseed as we did last spring, we knew it eating my tulips. I’m including it in case were buzzing with memories of her preparing delicious meals, videos on how to doing. Mt. St. Helens has taught me that was because of the squirrels. We bought your editor can publish it. In case it doesn’t eruption. My sister and I were in Los get organized, ways to lose weight and get all things heal in time and Mother Nature squirrel proof birdfeeders. The theory is accompany this column, it’s a photo of Angeles that Sunday after being on Regis your finances in order, all from a reformed knows more than we do. the squirrel gets on the feeder and when a slug (approximately 10 ounces) who Philbin’s television show called AM Los SLOB’s point of view. MUSIC

supports the fact that Guaraldi was also a brilliant composer who was able to THE SOUNDS The Vince Guaraldi Trio “A Boy provide the perfect backdrop to the entire Peanuts characters. Bonus tracks include OFBLUE a lengthy cover of “Fly Me To the Moon” Named Charlie Brown” Fantasy which isn’t memorable, and an alter- By Bob Putignano www.ConcordMusicGroup.com nate take of the previously unreleased “Baseball Theme.” The CD packaging is high quality, the recent 2014 Derrick The background storyline here is almost 1965. Bang’s liners are enlightening, plus the as fascinating as the music contained. “A Even though most of us will relate original liners by Ralph J. Gleason are Boy Named Charlie Brown” was written back to our childhood days watching and delightful. Joe Tarantino’s audio re-mas- for a 1964 TV program, but it never saw listening to Peanuts, these recordings tering proves (once again) that he’s one of the light and never aired on television. are not just children’s songs. Guaraldi’s the best in the business. Equally fascinating that very same year penned tunes truly brought to life the Note: A limited edition fiftieth of 1964 Fantasy Records went full steam whimsical Peanuts gang characters; it was anniversary vinyl reissue of the original ahead and issued “Jazz Impressions of a a marriage made in heaven that almost 1964 “Jazz Impressions of a Boy Named Boy Named Charlie Brown” the album did not happen. Director / producer Lee Charlie Brown” is also available in a sold well, but Fantasy never received the Mendelson’s third choice was Guaraldi. gatefold jacket that houses the LP in marketing bump it anticipated had the Dave Brubeck was first contacted by “orange” vinyl. Also included are 8x10 TV program aired on national television. Mendelson, but he was too busy. Next reproduction lithographs of the Peanuts So fifty years afterwards we now know a call to vibe player Cal Tjader, but he crew. the story behind the story. Which is wild: too was busy. Years later both Brubeck especially considering the subsequent and Tjader were quoted saying they For fifteen years Bob Putignano has been success of Charles M. Schulz’s Peanuts. wished they weren’t busy at that time… pivotal at WFDU with his Sounds of Furthermore it was on this same record- So Guaraldi’s trio with bassist Monty Blue radio show: www.SoundsofBlue. ing that “Linus and Lucy” (often called Budwig and drummer Colin Bailey com ; Previously a senior contributing the Peanuts theme song) made its debut, were inserted. And they must have had editor at Blues Revue, Blueswax, and and in fact was the catalyst that resulted a ball backing the cartoon characters, and Goldmine magazines, and Music Editor in Guaraldi getting the gig to become the they probably also obtained comfortable for the Yonkers Tribune and The Westchester musical director for subsequent Peanuts financial success above and beyond most Guardian. Putignano can be contacted at: episodes. By the way Guaraldi’s “Linus of their jazz musician peers. [email protected] and Lucy” reached a wider audience “A Boy Named Charlie Brown” when CBS-TV televised “A Charlie might be Guaraldi’s best work. It is Brown Christmas” on December 9th, a great album of piano jazz that also THE WESTCHESTER GUARDIAN Thursday, May 15, 2014 Page 11

PRO-LIFE

Pro-Choicers Give Children AIDS-Part Four of Four Lightning Protection! By CHRIS ROSTENBERG treating gonorrhea.” It had promoted a sex-over-life ethic for As William Brennan shows in The decades with prenatal homicide, so how The sex promoted by Abortion Holocaust: Today’s Final Solution, could it tell people to abstain from sex to save Planned Parenthood is a 1976 booklet Planned Parenthood themselves from AIDS? “There is no right or not that which happens ASSOCIATED pamphlet addressed US teenage birth rate is wrong way to have sex.” between people who like or “an epidemic of adolescent pregnancies.” Dr. Planned Parenthood took the easy respect one another, let alone Jane Hodgson agreed that an epidemic of way out by pushing condoms. While I love each other. It’s sex as hostility, sexual LIGHTNING pregnancies existed and supported enforced am not opposed to condoms per se, they aggression. It’s like rape. Hell, it’s like murder. abortion as “mandatory immunization” often only appease the problem of crisis Rod Company, Inc. Murder by sex. Mass murder of children via designed to prohibit “motherhood.” This is pregnancy and HIV/AIDS. The condom AIDS. mind-blowing in light of today’s Chinese message actually has two parts: 1-have sex A pattern becomes clear. As Planned www.alrci.com forced abortion, and the possibility that when you are not ready to cause pregnancy, Parenthood fights to prevent people from Planned Parenthood has quietly supported and 2-wear a condom. The genius of this learning that their sexual partners are HIV China’s policy. benevolent-sounding malevolent message is (518) 789-4603 Free Estimates positive, the organization also opposes laws * * * that Planned Parenthood knows people will that would require that girls getting abor- (845) 373-8309 Free Inspections often obey the first part of the message and tions first gain parental consent or parental Why would Planned Parenthood give abandon the second. Furthermore, condoms (860) 364-1498 notification for the homicidal surgery. The HIV positive kids the asinine advice to can fail. abortion giant also opposes laws that women spread their disease? One gets the impres- The entire undertaking is ridiculous and girls getting abortions be given informed sion that the authors of Healthy, Happy and when you consider that the abortion industry consent of the surgery, which would be Hot want young people to get AIDS. Why? and its defenders need women to experience required if it were any other type of opera- First, the AIDS crisis grants false status crisis pregnancy and it profits when they tion. Planned Parenthood wants women to Planned Parenthood as it creates a need do. Planned Parenthood’s members cannot THE ROMA BUILDING and minors to be denied information while for sex educators in the school system. In imagine or tolerate a world where people making some of the most serious decisions addition, nine-month pro-choicers know COMMERICAL SPACE FOR RENT value responsible sex, so they dull their own of their lives. that pregnant women and girls who are understanding of HIV/AIDS just as they lie For decades, Planned Parenthood has HIV positive are more likely to abort, which to themselves about the baby evisceration had a bizarre, pathological view of sexually gives Planned Parenthood more money and holocaust they promote. transmitted diseases and pregnancy. Dr. power. Pro-choice-to-kill activists seem to James Irwin, a Planned Parenthood board The AIDS crisis in Africa offers want you to get laid, get an STD, get AIDS, member stated, “In a girl under 18, we another reason Planned Parenthood may get pregnant, get an abortion, get more consider pregnancy a disease.” This senti- want to spread the disease. The organiza- abortions and get others sick. Kill kids with ment has been so prevalent in some circles tion has a horrific racist past involving forced abortion, kill them with AIDS, what’s the that the prestigious textbook Williams sterilizations of black Americans: perhaps difference? It should not surprise people that Obstetrics states, “[F]or some women, preg- Planned Parenthood simply wants to see Planned Parenthood is a crazy, evil organiza- nancy is a venereal disease.” At a meeting of more Africans “go away.” A terrific docu- tion that spreads AIDS the way it does. It Planned Parenthood physicians in 1973, Dr. mentary film on the abortion giant’s racist should be enough that Planned Parenthood Willard Cates presented a paper: “Abortion traits is “Maafa 21”, free on YouTube, which helps kill children by the millions. as a Treatment for Unwanted Pregnancy: I urge readers to view. the Number Two Sexually Transmitted But the most important reason Planned Chris Rostenberg is a freelance writer. Prime Yorktown Location Disease.” Gonorrhea was considered the Parenthood has a pathological attitude Correspondence may be directed to ChrisRosty@ number one STD. Cates wrote that abortion toward HIV and AIDS is deeper. When gmail.com. Great Visibility • Centrally Located is “ten times more effective for treating AIDS hit the scene in the 1980’s, Planned unplanned pregnancy than is penicillin for Parenthood was faced with a conundrum. OFFICE SPACE: 470 Sq. Ft. Rent $850/Month SPORTS / ART 1160 Sq. Ft. Rent $1650/ Month to non-functional works. Maybe it’s Baseball Cards As An Art Form something carefully designed and func- tional, whose final appearance has a STOREFRONT: Are Our Children Art Collectors? beauty all its own: The Empire State 950 Sq. Ft. Rent $3250 /Month By GLENN SLABY photographers and conceptual artists Building, the Woolworth Building, the 1200 Sq. Ft. Rent $2950/ Month like Robert Mapplethorpe and Andres Brooklyn Bridge. Theological discussions “Everything has its Serrano. Some may think that Norman of what is art are interesting, topical and beauty, but not everyone Rockwell’s Saturday’s Evening Post covers worthy of another article at another time. sees it.” -- Andy are too simplistic, while others view For those items whose function is Call for Details: Warhol. some Modern Art as just meaningless totally nonsensical, purely for entertainment lines and dabs of paint communicat- purposes, but designed and handled with 914.632.1230 The question of what is art can be very ing nothing. I guess it depends on what great care, consider the comic book; even contentious and argumentative. Every gen- the artist wants to convey to the viewer better think of the All-American Baseball eration, especially in a free republic, has their and how easily or poetically it can be Card. I never thought that as child I was 2022 SAW MILL RIVER RD., own definition of the subject. conveyed. And art should not be limited also an avid art collector. I never thought of YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, NY There’s controversial works from Continued on page 12 Page 12 THE WESTCHESTER GUARDIAN Thursday, May 15, 2014

SPORTS / ART Baseball Cards As An Art Form Continued from page 11 of high and low — mass appeal as well as myself a demolisher of classical American Rembrandt etchings.” The collection rotates art – flipping them to the ground, throwing to display all the cards within reason and against brick walls and of course using them to preserve quality. There is a 3 year project as noisemakers for my bicycle. (I had long to digitalize the entire collection, therefore ago discarded my cards but there are greater making it available on their web page. disappointments and regrets.) Can the factors that determine the Nineteen forty-seven was a pinnacle value of fine art be used to define the values year in the world of baseball cards of baseball cards, both lithographs and pho- and art. Jefferson R Burdick (1900- tographs? If something is valuable, does that 1963), a retired Syracuse electrician, make it art? Is something that is popular, mass began donating his huge collection of produced and inexpensive also art? How baseball and memorabilia cards to the does the passage of time reflect, enhance or Metropolitan Museum of Art. The inhibit its value and market desire? All these Museum’s acceptance of his collection questions may pertain to what the common signified their recognition of the impor- notion of art is today and can be applied to tance of baseball cards to our culture. In baseball cards as well. And if an art museum total, 30,000 baseball cards (the largest displays such objects is it not confirmation collection outside the Hall of Fame) as that there is art in these pieces of cardboard well as 270,000 trade and postcards were (today a paper/plastic medium)? And if it’s submitted in blocks. Their collection mentioned on Star Trek: The Next Generation includes the T206 Honus Wagner card as a unique collectible object of art, isn’t that in excellent condition. enough proof? From New York Magazine’s, Joe “A work of art which did not begin in DeLessio, in an interview with Freyda emotion is not art.” --Paul Cezanne. Spira, assistant curator of the museum’s As baseball is an art so too are the cards Department of Drawings and Prints, “Hyatt emitting reactions and impressions on an picture, (portrait or action scene) changing that are printed so that they are not dif- artwork reflecting a period of time and stand Mayor was the second curator of the print eager youthful fan base. From its earliest days yearly, but statistics displayed on the reverse ficult to retranslate back into life. There are, alone as a piece of art and not just pop culture collection. He was interested in culture as a to the present, one of the purposes of baseball side. Baseball cards are also a document; to be sure, as many varieties and degrees of representing a singular generation? And if whole, so in order to understand history and cards is to impart the game of baseball on an recording a player’s career as a professional. this style as there are photographers who the Museum of Art displays something as culture, you really have to see what’s being individual’s emotive level, player by player to As a former number cruncher (accountant), use it, but its distinguishing characteristic art, who am I to dispute it? communicated in society, and so you have I enjoyed reading the yearly statistics of the is always the same, restraint – an avoidance enthusiastic fans. These cards would not have Glenn Slaby is married and has one son. A to recognize the highest peak of art, and you player’s history. Hate it when they just reveal of bizarre camera angles, extreme lenses and such a lasting, positive, impact if it were not former account with an MBA, he is a free- also have to recognize mass communication.” the current year and career stats. formats, and exotic darkroom manipula- for the professionalism of the photography lancer with The Westchester Guardian, writes Spira, “We have this enormous collection of Robert Adams’ On Documentary tions. The rationale is respect, a deference and quality of design that goes into each part-time, and struggles with mental illness, yet baseball cards, and what we sought to do is Style: “When we think of pictures in the for the subject on its own terms, a deference card. works at the New Rochelle Public Library and create a rotating exhibition of these cards documentary style we think of views that afforded naturally to what is itself eloquent. at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Harrison, New York. throughout the year, so that people have “Photography is more than a medium tend to be frontal, that are made from The photographer’s chief effort is to be fair.” access to them — even to a small percent- for factual communication of ideas. It is enough distance to put the subject in context Baseball cards reflect the popular culture age of them — so they can get to see the a creative art.” -- Ansel Adams but not so far away as to reduce the scene to of its time. Can the baseball card stand the range of materials that the Met has in terms The art is not just the magnificent an abstraction of oriental planes, and pictures test of time? Can it become more than an TECHNOLOGY / CREATIVE DISRUPTION

e-mail from an old friend, John Coffey, or private, is not a world I would want to live for one would feel very uncomfortable about Whither The Internet? Again! taking strong exception to Chambers’ in and I am pretty sure very few other people the possibility of all my personal information vision -- John was a high school classmate would. Mr. Snowden’s actions, for example, could be made available to others without my By JOHN F. McMULLEN case for what Chambers calls “The Internet who spent a lifetime in the technology have generated calls for his death by some permission and I don’t see any way around of Everything” (http://www.internetofe- field (after taking a similar circuitous route government officials and not a few private preventing that in Mr. Chambers’ world. Do A few weeks ago, I con- verything.com) – a world in which all our to mine in getting there. – I was an English citizens. Why? Because he let everyone know you? Some may say don’t worry about it but I cluded a three-part series, devices are connected and sharing infor- major in college while John studied Labor what was going on in the NSA and perhaps think far more people will worry about it and “Whither The Internet?” by mation to make our lives better in every Management). He wrote “Long before any other institutions as well. How is that differ- ultimately do something about it.” focusing on Cisco CEO way – from ease of hospital check-in to of Mr. Chambers’ predictions arrive there will ent from all of your personal medical history, While generally agreeing with John’s John Chambers’ view health care delivery to diet, and nutrition be a revolution in this country over privacy, financial condition, personal relationships, analysis for the potential – even the prob- of where the Internet is going. For over planning – to just about everything. perhaps armed but more likely political. What and actual location at all times being made ability – for loss of privacy, my immediate a year, Chambers has been speaking to Chambers expects that there will be Mr. Chambers forgets is that the benefits of known to a lot of other people and organi- feeling was that we were both already on major industry groups, such as the 2013 from 50 billion to 500 billion devices in such minor improvements in life pale into zations that you haven’t given permission to an irreversible path and there would be no InterOp Conference (https://www. 2020 (up from 10 billion in 2010), all con- significance against the incredible downside. have? Snowden wasn’t given permission to revolution because the American public youtube.com/watch?v=Xuf4csAVwz0) nected, all sharing data, and making our Does he even consider what would happen to tell anyone else what he knew and was pre- would not pay attention long enough and the 2014 Consumer Electronics lives better. individuals’ privacy even in the most benign sumably told specifically not to let anyone else to revolt so I replied in a rather lengthy Show (https://www.youtube.com/ The “digital ink” had scarcely dried on of governments? Being under constant sur- know, yet he did. While many think that was watch?v=TepUznT42ro), making the Continued on page 13 the column when I received a thoughtful veillance by uncontrollable institutions, public a good thing others do not. The point is that I THE WESTCHESTER GUARDIAN Thursday, May 15, 2014 Page 13

TECHNOLOGY / CREATIVE DISRUPTION

Once again, good points and some- those poles. off the creations and interactions of others. Whither The Internet? Again! thing to think about – which I did, before “As an educator and a writer, I have What is social networking if not the com- replying, “I’m not disagreeing with John about constant hope for an educated thoughtful mercialization of the once unprofitable art of Continued from page 12 Ukraine, Phil Jackson, etc. the dangers of the absence of security and of the public that demands constructive action conversation That, in a nutshell, is Web 2.0: manner -- “I think that every provider will “And just as we don’t care that surveillance of all of us and future generations. based on facts rather than ideology -- but I content is no longer king, as the digital sages assure us of security for our information (even Amazon keeps a record of the books we Dave Eggers’ “The Circle,” while perhaps see little evidence of it.” like to say, connections are.” though there is none). I agree with you with read and the electronics we buy, we won’t too hysterical, is certainly a cautionary tale of This ended this segment of our dialog It seems to me that this view is very what I would like -- but I’m resigned to care about the “slight possibility” that our what could be the result of a totally transparent – but I’m sure that as similar issues arise in empowering --- and could, if properly having total individual transparency and lack medical records are insecure if it makes the society. My feeling is, however, that we have the forthcoming months, we will pick it up publicized (and “sold”) be the basis for of privacy -- and, at our age, I’m not overly hospital check-in automatic and turns on little way of stopping the trend -- we have to, again. John’s revolution; we don’t have to stop concerned about my medical records (although the television in the room. rather, figure how to deal with it. I do, however, see a possible ray of hope buying – we just have to stop coming en I would be if I were in my 20s or 30s and “People are too busy to care -- and “I base my feelings on two beliefs: – a different way of looking at our overall masse. First, we have to decide whether there was something there that might impact often to think!” “The American public has no real relationship with the Internet; a view that we cared enough to do this or whether we employment opportunities). I think that my reaction was memory of nor ability to analyze complex prompt us to demand a greater say in its were content enough to be “tagged bears.” The main reason that I don’t think somewhat like that of Stanford professor issues. How many people that you know governance. This ray of hope comes from Only time will tell. there will be any revolution is the short Paul Saffo, writing about another new would be willing to spend time focusing on a new book, “The People’s Platform: Taking I encourage any readers who find attention span of the American public technology in a CNN piece, “Google Glass the complex interrelationship of security Back Power and Culture In The Digital this issue of importance to discuss it with -- the only outfits that stay worked up signals a wearables revolution” (http:// and privacy -- or on how to deal with the Age” by Astra Taylor. friends (in person as well as through social over these things are the ACLU and the www.cnn.com/2014/04/16/opinion/ possibility of staggering long range unem- Although I’ve written about the media) and to e-mail me with thoughts, Electronic Frontier Foundation. People saffo-google-glass/index.html), when he ployment due to escalating wondrous World Wide Web for over twenty years ideas, and action plans at johnmac13@ jumped up and down about CallerID years pointed out that the successors to Google technological innovation? How many and have delineated “Web 1.0” (Essentially gmail.com critics or supporters of the Affordable ago, saying it would kill whistleblowing Glass will be less clunky, have many more a one-way communication with hosts such as Creative Disruption is a continuing series Heath Care Act (those who even know it is (growing up in an apartment house, I was apps, and be indistinguishable from plain the New York Times, Amazon, WalMart, examining the impact of constantly accelerat- the same as Obamacare) really know what all for it -- it reminded me of the peephole glasses. He obviously feels that, by that and Motor Vehicles presented the users with ing technology on the world around us. These is in the act? We have a polarized society that let me decide who I would let in). time, we will have accepted the fact that products to buy, information to be read, forms changers normally happen under our personal which, depending on how individuals are Then the same folks were all worked up we have no privacy. He wrote “the infor- to be filled out, etc.) from “Web 2.0” (when radar until we find that the world as we knew predisposed, get its news and opinion from about Gmail being offered with targeted mation revolution is moving from personal users began to publish their own material – it is no more. ads -- “this means that it scans your e-mail to intimate.” The arrival of Google Glass has either Fox or MSNBC. blogs, microblogs, Social Networks, wikis, etc.). -- don’t use it” -- we saw how that worked resulted in a debate over where and when “Our political system is totally dys- I have never looked at the difference quite John F. McMullen is a writer, poet, college out -- now nobody cares. info-glasses can be worn. Just like similar functional -- and, no matter how different the way Taylor describes it. She writes “Web professor and radio host. Links to other “The privacy groups constantly debates over pagers, cell phones and smart- the rhetoric of presidential candidates, I 2.0 is not about users buying products; rather, writings, Podcasts, and BlogTalkRadio get worked up about some new real or phones in years past, wearables will likely be have no hope that either party can make users are the product. We are what companies broadcasts at www.johnmac13.comhttp:// imagined privacy hole in Facebook and everywhere. a significant change in some of these like Google and Facebook sell to advertisers. Of www.johnmac13.com/. try to raise public opinion about it -- and “Besides, unlike smartphones, info- complex issues -- perhaps an outlier, such course, social media have made a new kind of nobody cares (or at least not a signifi- glass hardware is going to quickly shrink as Rand Paul or Elizabeth Warren, might engagement possible; they have also generated cant % of its 1 billion users). People don’t into near-invisibility. Within a few years, make a difference but no one in between a handful of enormous companies that profit get worked up about putting cameras smart glasses will be indistinguishable from everywhere or the possibility of drone an ordinary pair of vintage 2014 specs. And surveillance -- “It may stop crime or help after that? How about info-contact lens Commercial • Industrial catch criminals” -- “it may also record you that can check your vital signs? & Residential Services kissing someone else’s wife or at a Yankee “And privacy? Forget about it. 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Nor do I agree it isn’t comes along, after promising an open a problem for us as well. It may very well be City Carting of Westchester government and just continues the past a pseudo elitist position to think that young Somers Sanitation Licensed Demolition Contractor -- “what would happen if I undo this stuff people don’t care about this trend. Just because and we have another 9/11? I’d get blamed.” you don’t worry about the effects of surveil- B & S Carting Locally Owned & Operated “Then along comes Snowden and the lance in your life does not mean that others do AAA Paper Recycling Radio Dispatched usual suspects are joined by the Libertarians not worry about it and not just about kissing Bria Carting in making noise -- and our constitutional another woman somewhere. The problem is Fully Insured - FREE Estimates lawyer president will “fix it” -- and very the mentality that says “If you haven’t done City Con dential Shredding few people bother to ask whether he didn’t anything you have nothing to worry about.” On-Site Document Destruction know or didn’t care before Snowden. The straw that broke the camel’s back could 800.872.7405 • 203.324.4090 “And three months later, no one cares very easily become operative here and set off Same Day Roll Off Service any more -- we’ve moved on to job losses, a reaction to the growing lack of privacy and 8 Viaduct Road, Stamford, CT 06907 our kids and grandkids, the Yankees, the that is what I am concerned about.” Page 14 THE WESTCHESTER GUARDIAN Thursday, May 15, 2014

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characters, and is befriended by a couple of Revival of Revivals soldiers: the good ole boy Monty and the black Flick. By JOHN SIMON come to write a novel. He gets involved The former seduces and drops her, the with Sally Bowles, a British chanteuse at the latter overcomes her racial prejudices and The current mounting of club, with a checkered sexual career. For a will end up marrying her, despite the reviv- “Cabaret” has rightly been while things go well enough, until Sally gets alist’s inability to turn a faith healer into dubbed the revival of a pregnant, probably by Cliff. a face healer. The book and lyrics by Brian revival because it re-creates Cliff offers to marry her and take her Crawley are adequate, but I have problems the most recent revival of back to the States, but she realizes that that is with the music of Jeanine Tesori. Though she the musical, which transferred to Broadway not the life for her, has an abortion, and stays has since become a marked success with a from London. It is co-directed by Sam put. A subplot involves Fräulein Schneider’s number of shows, even operas, I have always Mendes and Rob Marshall, with the latter boarding house where Cliff and Sally carry found her music serviceable but uncompel- also choreographing. So the hit 2004 version on, and the middle-aged proprietress is ling, or, to put it more simply, second-rate. of this show by Joe Masteroff (book), Fred wooed by Herr Schultz, a Jewish fruit Nothing she has composed has made me Ebb (lyrics) and John Kander (music) merchant, whom she almost marries wish for a second hearing. returns sooner than most revivals do. until the rising Nazi movement puts The current Broadway revival is a You may recall that this is a musical paid to that. An overplot involves Cliff ’s rela- transfer from an Encores! production, and based on John Van Druten’s play “I Am tions with Ernst Ludwig, a young Nazi, and again stars the admirable Sutton Foster, a Camera,” which was in turn based on the coming catastrophe, foreshadowed in the Alan Cumming as Emcee in Cabaret. who turns whatever she touches into gold. Christopher Isherwood’s fiction, “The Even for me, she is no blushing Violet, rousing hymn “Tomorrow Belongs to Me.” is something fascinating about the shuttling he seems more credible in his heterosexual Berlin Stories.” It is the tale, in part, of the but a lovably radiant one, well supported It is, and always was, a glorious show, between the lewd Kit Kat Klub numbers, than in his homosexual aspects. Unlike some Kit Kat Klub, a super decadent nightclub in by an apt cast that includes Colin Donnell even more so after it incorporated additional with the scantily clad girls and the louche respected others, I found Linda Emond 1929/30 decadent Berlin, where the bisexual (Monty), Joshua Henry (Flick). Alexander songs from Bob Fosse’s movie version. There and sarcastic polymorphously sexual Emcee, a satisfactory Fräulein Schneider, but I American writer, Clifford Bradshaw, has Gemignani (Father) and Emerson Steele and the more intimate numbers at the don’t think anyone could object to Danny (Young Violet), among others. Schneider boarding house, where, however, Burstein’s touching Herr Schultz. Among David Zinn’s modest scenery and Clint another tenant, Fräulein Kost, conducts her the able others, Gayle Rankin’s disreputable Ramos’s persuasive costumes make their dissolute activities. Fräulein Kost stands out. due contribution under Leigh Silverman’s The earlier, Harold Prince productions, There is dependable help from William no-nonsense direction. As to whether you in a proscenium theater, were followed by Ivey Long’s cunning costumes and the should see this show, check out some other, the Mendes-Marshall version, in a theater delightful lighting by Peggy Eisenhauer and more positive review than mine, and then with the audience seated, nightclub-like, at Mike Baldassari, which springs up cannily decide between the two. The fact that we small tables, with stage space merging almost even from unsuspected locations. And never get to see that horrendous scar should seamlessly with audience space. there is much fun in the girls who double also tell you something. One thing that both stagings had in as onstage dancers and orchestra musicians. Violet production images by and common was the perverse, leering, often So yes, no matter what you have seen before, courtesy of Joan Marcus. half-naked Emcee, first brilliantly incarnated even this very version, you should be pleas- Venue: American Airlines Theatre, 227 by Joel Grey, and now, for Mendes-Marshall, antly tickled by this “Cabaret.” nd West 42 Street, New York, NY 10026. if possible even more scarily by Alan Cabaret production images by and Ticket Services: 212-719.1300. Cumming. Cumming re-creates that role courtesy of Joan perhaps even more weirdly and ominously Marcus. than he did before, in what is now a masterly Venue: Studio bisexual frenzy of grinningly grotesque nasti- 54, 254 West 54th ness and, eventually, Nazism. Street, between 7th The Kit Kat Band in Cabaret. Still, the show retains enough Broadway and 8th Avenue, New razzmatazz and Ebb-Kander talent to make York, NY 10019. the show’s kinkiness palatable even to strait- Ticket Services: laced viewers. Much depends on the casting, 212-719-1300. where all others must keep up with the * * * speedily ubiquitous Emcee who pops up all I am less happy over the fine, two-tiered set by Robert Brill, about the revival of as well as in various spots of the auditorium. the 1997 musical Sally Bowles is not an easy role to cast, “Violet,” which I like given her emotionally contradictory persona, no better now than not to mention her, however Berlinized, then. Based on a novel Joshua Henry as Flick and Sutton Foster as Violet in Violet. Britishness. Last time, it was the late Natasha by Doris Betts, The Richardson, the first Brit in an American Ugliest Pilgrim, it is the story of Violet, who John Simon has written for over 50 years on mounting (the great Judi Dench did it in as a young girl was wounded by her now theatre, film, literature, music and fine arts for the London); she got some but not all things deceased father in an ax accident, and left Hudson Review, New Leader, New Criterion, right. Now we have the movies’ Michelle with an unsightly facial scar. National Review, New York Magazine, Opera Williams, platinum blonde with pageboy Now, years later, she travels by bus from News, Weekly Standard, Broadway.com and haircut, who sings and dances commendably, her North Carolina home to an Oklahoma Bloomberg News. He reviews books for the New but does not quite capture the multiplicity of meeting with a television revivalist minister, York Times Book Review and Washington Post. a complex persona. who she hopes can restore her countenance. To learn more, visit the www.JohnSimon- Michelle Williams as Sally Bowles and Alan Cumming as Emcee in Cabaret. Bill Heck does well by Cliff, although Along the way, she meets numerous quaint Uncensored.com website. THE WESTCHESTER GUARDIAN Thursday, May 15, 2014 Page 15

LEAVING ON A JET PLANE In Aruba, Life’s A Beach By BARBARA BARTON kind in the islands; it will create an acces- SLOANE sible, scenic link between the airport and Diana O’Neill resorts along Palm Beach. To include bike “In every outthrust paths, pedestrian paths, kiosks and an abun- Holistic Health Services headland, in every dance of trees, this will be a location where curving beach, in every visitors and locals can relax, kick-back, and grain of sandthere is the story of the enjoy. earth.” – Rachel Carson Shake, Rattle and Roll Lovely ladies of the Grenadines. Some people love a parade, some love a Kicking back was not foremost on my everyone on this UTV off-road adventure was having a blast. Me? Not so much. Each vehicle carried two of us and we drove in a bumpy caravan formation led by a profes- sional tour guide who showed us the best landmarks of Aruba. All I was aware of was crashing through roads with crater- like holes, skirting mammoth boulders, bumping, grinding, and eating dirt that the vehicle in front of me was kicking up. It was, yeah, unforgettable. UTV tours just happen to be all the rage on the island - à chacun son goût. There are loads of water sports: windsurfing, paddle boarding, kite boarding. More to my taste was snorkeling and kayaking – and lying in a hammock. It’s Cuckoo That may be the sound of an island bird but for now, let’s consider one of the silliest, good time tours you can have: The Kukoo Kunuku picked me up at the airport and later took me on an island tour. What the heck is it? Simply a wacky, wonderful, one- of-a-kind open air bus, Reggae blasting, the The Grenadines. driver blowing his singing horn, and we loonies shaking our maracas and calling out rainy night. I love a beach. After a long, hard mind – it was time to shake off my winter to pedestrians as we ride by. The company winter, I was so ready for the beach. Aruba, cabin fever and get movin’! I’d been told says it’s “the perfect way for the old and the here I come! that the De Palm UTV experience was fun reckless and the young and the restless to Aruba, called “The One Happy Island,” and one I wouldn’t forget. Well, they were tool around.” I’ll second that. is a 19 mile-long island of the Lesser Antilles right on one count. I think I’ll remember White Wedding Day in the southern Caribbean Sea and just 15 it for as long as I live. Fun – that’s subjec- miles from Venezuela. Together with Bonaire tive, isn’t it? One person’s fun is another’s… Another activity quite popular here: Getting and Curacao it forms a group referred to as er...nightmare? To be fair, it appeared that hitched. Aruba has been named one of the I will journey with you the ABC islands. As its turquoise waters Continued on page 16 during challenging times collide against the desert-like terrain of the north shore, Aruba is celebrated as one and help you find the psychic energy of the most revisited destinations in the to cope with whatever arises. Caribbean. Luckily, it is located below the hurricane belt and has a temperature of Counseling • Energy Healing • Hypnotism 82-degree days year round; in fact, it has the Spiritual & Psychic Healing most sunny days in all of the Caribbean. Beaches here are spectacular – Eagle By Appointment, only Beach has been named one of the top 10 Free consultation given on first visit. in the world. On my visit, it seemed that the beach was a part of everything I did – 914.630.1928 from water activities to riding a horse on the sand to lunches, cocktails and dinners, all – where else? On the beach. The Aruba government has launched Holistic Health Services a $350 Million project upgrading sites in 240 North Ave. Suite 204 A Oranjestad, the capital, as well as building New Rochelle, NY 10801 Linear Park, which will be the longest of its Kukoo Kunuku. Page 16 THE WESTCHESTER GUARDIAN Thursday, May 15, 2014

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In Aruba, Life’s A Beach Speaking of romance, there’s a hidden Keeshi Yena (chickpeas and Gouda cheese) gem on this island known as Boardwalk. and Funchi (fried polenta and more Gouda Aruba 411: Continued from page 15 Run by charming Belgian-raised twins cheese) topped off with a perfect Ponche Aruba Tourist Authority Stephanie and Kimberly Rooijakkers, and Crema (the best Caribbean drink, bar none) www.aruba.com world’s top wedding and honeymoon desti- considered by many as the most romantic were my favorites. Hotels nations by Brides Magazine. From the Divi hotel in Aruba, this small, Caribbean- Festivals in Aruba take place all year Resort to the Renaissance Resort’s private Divi Resorts colored property is situated across from long on the island. The Bon Bini Festival www.diviresorts.com island to the drop-dead new Ritz Carlton the famed Palm Beach. Boardwalk has is a weekly folkloric music and dance affair, Renaissance Resorts (the first 5-star on the island) – everyone’s been featured in The New York Times, USA the perfect introduction to the warmth and www.marriott.com goin’ to the chapel – and there’s not a more Today and National Geographic Traveler. Its hospitality of Aruba’s people. The action Renaissance Resort’s Private Island. romantic place to do it. lush gardens, hammocks Ritz Carlton commences in downtown Oranjestad Bon Bini means “welcome to my country.” on terraces and cham- www.ritzcarlton.com/Aruba every Tuesday at 6:30 pm in the outdoor It’s a Papiamento word, the official and pagne breakfasts delivered Boardwalk courtyard of Fort Zoutman, Aruba’s oldest most common language in Aruba and it was to your room make this a www.boardwalkaruba.com building. When I attended the event, the something I often heard on my visit. I never perfect oasis for couples, flavor of the island, its history, people, music did learn the word for “Goodbye,” undoubt- Restaurants honeymooners or anyone and cuisine came through loud and clear - edly because I didn’t want to say it. I much West Deck, Papillion, Elements, wanting a peaceful, serene, and I paid just $5 to attend. Gearing up for preferred the local phrase Te Aworo – see you Moomba Beach, Passions, truly intimate home base Memorial Day weekend, the Soul Beach later - thus insuring my return. Manchebo, White Modern, Flying from which to explore the Music Festival is a multi-night concert with Fishbone, Bucuti environs. beach parties, concerts and comedy shows. Images by Michael Sloane and courtesy of www.restaurantsaruba.com Michael Sloane Travel Photography. Munching Mania In June, there’s the Film Festival that brings Activities the international film community to Aruba. Travel Editor, Barbara Barton Sloane, is con- On this island, it’s easy to do. And perhaps the most prestigious musical De Palm UTV No less than 90 nationalities stantly globe hopping to share with our readers www.visitaruba.com event in the Caribbean, the Aruba Piano her unique experiences from the exotic to the influence Aruba’s cuisine, Festival, takes place in September and has ABC Jeep and the local offerings more sublime. She keeps us informed, as well, on the www.abc-aruba.com built up a world-wide reputation because of capricious and engaging fashion and beauty than hold their own. At the the renowned artists that perform. Kukoo Kunuku Bus many breakfasts, lunches and scene. Bon Bini www.kukookunuku.com Divi Aruba Phoenix Resort. dinners I had on the beach,

GovernmentCORRUPTION Section Comptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Indictment of New York City Councilman Ruben Wills in Public Corruption Scheme Councilman Accused of Stealing City and State Money for Personal and Political Use, Enlisting Relative in the Theft of Public Campaign Funds

New York State Comptroller Thomas P. The documents made public today corporation Wills controlled, while falsely DiNapoli and New York State Attorney detail a calculated scheme to defraud New representing to the CFB that the money had General Eric T. Schneiderman today York taxpayers while lining the Councilman’s been spent on qualified campaign expendi- announced the indictment of New York City own pockets. Wills is accused of stealing tures. Wills then withdrew the money in the Council Member Ruben Wills for allegedly from two government agencies: the New NY 4 Life bank account in a series of cash pocketing both public campaign funds and York City Campaign Finance Board withdrawals and personal purchases. For charitable grant money for personal benefit. (“CFB”) and the New York State Office of example, he used NY 4 Life funds in the Mr. Wills and a member of his family that Children and Family Services (“OCFS”). purchase of a $750 Louis Vuitton handbag he enlisted as a co-conspirator have been In the 2009 campaign for the City he bought at Macy’s. indicted by a Queens grand jury after an Council seat he now holds, Wills received According to today’s court filings, NY investigation exposed the theft of approxi- matching funds from the CFB. Rather than 4 Life figured prominently in the theft from mately $30,000 and a subsequent attempt by spending the funds on legitimate campaign OCFS, as well. This part of the scheme the Councilman to cover their tracks. expenditures as required by law, Wills alleg- involved $33,000 in state funds provided to “The Comptroller’s Office joint task State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman edly had his campaign committee pay NY 4 Life via a grant earmarked by former force with the Attorney General has uncov- thank Attorney General Schneiderman for said Attorney General Schneiderman. “New $11,500 to Micro Targeting, a shell company State Senator Shirley Huntley while Wills ered another apparent example of disgraceful his hard work in pursuing this matter and Yorkers are repeatedly asked to have faith in created for the purported translation and dis- was serving as Huntley’s chief of staff. To behavior,” State Comptroller DiNapoli said. working with us to fight public corruption our leaders, and it appears that faith has been tribution of campaign literature. But Micro obtain that money, NY 4 Life signed a “Public funds intended to help people were across the state.” shattered once again. Every time my office Targeting never provided those services. contract with OCFS, promising to conduct allegedly used instead for shopping trips to “The crimes Mr. Wills is accused of arrests a corrupt public official, it sends the Rather, according to documents made public four public service projects. Instead, NY 4 high-end stores. Charges such as these are committing represent a shameful breach message that elected office does not come in court today, Councilman Wills had a Life allegedly conducted just one program an insult to the Councilman’s constituents of the trust his constituents placed in him,” with a blank check or a license to break the relative, Jelani Mills, redirect the money from that cost approximately $14,000, and Wills and to the taxpayers who paid the bills. I law.” Micro Targeting to NY 4 Life, a non-profit kept the remaining $19,000 in grant funds THE WESTCHESTER GUARDIAN Thursday, May 15, 2014 Page 17

GOVERNMENT Comptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Indictment of New York City Councilman Ruben Wills in Public Corruption Scheme and used it for both political and personal campaign finance program because it gives LaPorte. Also assisting in the investiga- The joint investigation was conducted Anyone with additional informa- expenses, including purchases at Nordstrom’s New Yorkers confidence that their invest- tion were Analyst KerryAnn Rodriguez with the Comptroller’s Investigations Unit tion on this or any other public corruption and Century 21 department stores. In ment in city elections will be protected.” and Investigative Analyst Brian Selfon. The and Bureau of State Expenditures. The matter is encouraged to contact the Attorney addition, he made large cash withdrawals “The thousands of public dollars stolen, Attorney General’s Investigations Bureau is Attorney General would like to thank the General’s Office at 1-800-996-4630 or the from the NY 4 Life account and used grant allegedly at the hands of a public official, not led by Chief Investigator Dominick Zarrella. New York City Department of Investigation, Comptroller’s Office at 1-888-672-4555; funds to issue checks to individuals who only victimized some of our most vulnerable Assistant Attorneys General Jerrold L. the New York City Campaign Finance file a complaint online at investigations@osc. did little or no work related to the OCFS citizens, but thetaxpayers who put their trust Steigman and Rachel Doft, of the Public Board and the New York State Office of state.ny.us; or mail a complaint to: contract. Wills then concealed the theft by in someone elected to represent them,” said Integrity Bureau, are prosecuting the case. Children and Family Services for their assis- Office of the State Comptroller falsely identifying certain expenditures as Sheila J. Poole, Acting Commissioner for The Bureau is led by Deputy Bureau Chief tance with the investigation. Investigations Unit, 110 State Street, 14th relating to OCFS programs, which NY OCFS. “I commend the Attorney General Stacy Aronowitz and Bureau Chief Daniel The charges are merely accusations, and floor, Albany, NY 12236. 4 Life had not conducted, and refused to for safeguarding taxpayer money, bringing G. Cort. The Attorney General’s Criminal the defendants are presumed innocent unless account for the missing money, according to to justice those who prey on the public, and Justice Division is led by Executive Deputy and until proven guilty in a court of law. today’s allegations. protecting the best interests of children and Attorney General Kelly Donovan. “This City Councilman, instead of families of this state.” working for the public good, stole from the The indictment charges Ruben Wills public coffers, according to the charges,” said with Grand Larceny in the Third Degree, Mark G. Peters, Commissioner of the New Scheme to Defraud in the First Degree, A Cause For Paws Pet Adoptions York City Department of Investigation. Falsifying Business Records in the First “DOI shared its expert knowledge on Degree and Offering a False Instrument for nonprofit fraud as part of this investigation Filing in the First Degree. If convicted of and will continue to work with the State the top charge of Grand Larceny, he faces a Attorney General and its law enforcement maximum of seven years in prison. The same partners to put an end to this type of public indictment charges Jelani Mills with Grand corruption.” Larceny in the Third Degree and Falsifying “Today’s indictment is further proof Business Records in the First Degree. If con- that those who misuse public funds will face victed of the Grand Larceny charge, he faces the consequences,” Amy Loprest, executive at least two years in prison and a maximum director of the New York City Campaign of seven years. Finance Board said. “Strong enforcement The investigation was handled by has always been a cornerstone of the city’s Investigators Gerard Matheson and Angel Siggy is an 8 yr. old, neutered male Solo is a friendly and energetic 2 yr. Whiskey is a very friendy cat who PUBLIC SCHOOL orange tabby. He is very calm and old neutered male pit mix. He loves is looking for a loving home. He is easy going, and is good with dogs, to play and go for runs. He is good good with dogs, cats & kids. Whiskey cats & kids. with dogs, cats & kids. is a neutered male and is 2 yrs old.

A Thirst for Contraband To submit an adoption application or to inquire about other cats and dogs looking for homes, please contact [email protected] By LUKE HAMILTON their clandestine mission. His hand sweeps the backpack in search of a specific item. His palms sweat. He When they find the object of their search, glances at his classmates the boy slowly draws it out of his backpack who surround him, each of and slips it behind his 6th grade literature them hunched over their book. He eagerly turns the pages, his eyes desks, reading a book with soaking in the forbidden material. varying degrees of involvement. His left “WHAT are you reading,” asks the loud hand reaches down to brush the top of his voice coming down the aisle behind him. The navy blue backpack, reassuring himself that it boy’s face flushes immediately while he tries hasn’t moved since he touched it 20 seconds to stuff the literature book and its contents ago. The boy’s heart races as he ponders the into his backpack. His teacher arrives at his same, well-worn questions in his mind. desk just in time to catch his wrist before it “What if I get caught??” disappears into his bag. She pulls his hand “Is it worth the risk?” and its contents up to the desk where he “Why not just wait until after school? drops the literature book. It flops open to Or when I get home..?” reveal the contraband. The boy slowly crosses But he doesn’t want to wait. Not for his arms while the teacher stares at the black another second—let alone the hours until book with gold-edged pages, resting on the he is home and in his room. He has noticed boy’s desk. an appetite growing within himself over the “Is that a religious book again?” asks the past year. He thought nothing of it at first, infuriated teacher. The boy nods his head hardly gave it notice consciously. But over once. Twice. the past few months it had been growing in “I have told you that you are not allowed strength and urgency. It was an itch that he to read that book during our free-reading simply has to scratch. period! Give me that book and come up to His eyes dart about the room as his the front of the classroom so we can call your fingers furtively reach to his backpack and parents.” slip into the main compartment to begin † Continued on page 18 Page 18 THE WESTCHESTER GUARDIAN Thursday, May 15, 2014

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A Thirst for Contraband for his father in front of the rest of the class. to be filled with poison and depravity? If something hazardous to my health. But the time that I’m allowed to read it.” In public schools today, the Bible has a swamp has fetid water, do we allow our harmlessness of the clean water will never Luke Hamilton is classically-trained, taken the place of Mad Magazine. When children to drink the water? Of course we outweigh the hazard of the rest of the gallon. Continued from page 17 Shakespearean actor from Eugene, Oregon who children are caught reading the book that don’t, because the components of the swamp It’s the system which has degraded—no † † † happens to be a liberty-loving, right- wing, spawned Western civilization, they’re have degraded to the point of danger; yet good will come from it, only varying degrees Crazy, right? Clearly this is preposter- Christian constitutionalist. When not penning treated as if they got caught with a Playboy far too many parents in America allow their of decay. ous, right-wing propaganda. Or is it? columns for ClashDaily.com, Hamilton magazine. Ironically, a Playboy would be children to guzzle the rancid waters of the It is admirable that Giovanni’s father Last Christmas, 12-year old Giovanni spends his time astride the Illinois-Wisconsin tame compared to some of the reading anti-Christian public school system for 35+ coached him to defy the unconstitutional Rubeo received a Bible as a gift from border, leading bands of liberty-starved citizens assignments being given to our middle- and hours each week. commands of his teacher and that he has his church. He began taking it to his Ft. from the progressive gulags of Illinois to [relative] high-school students. There is truth in the argument that since brought a lawsuit against the school Lauderdale elementary school classroom, freedom. Hamilton is the creative mind/voice Can there be a clearer sign that our not all public school teachers are bad. This district over the policy itself. It would to read during the designated “free reading” behind Pillar & Cloud Productions, a budding public schools have become a lions’ den is true and I pray for the integrity of those be better for him to remove his son, of period. One day, his teacher told him that production company which resides at http:// beyond the hope of redemption? When few teachers, that they might be courageous whom the Ft. Lauderdale school system he was not allowed to read the Bible in www.PillarCloudProductions.com.He depravity is mandatory and righteous- enough to act when given the opportunity. was not worthy, and plant him some- her classroom. When Giovanni continued owes all to his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, ness is contraband, all moral calibration has But that changes nothing. I can guarantee where his thirst for biblical knowledge to bring his Bible to read during the free whose strength is perfected in his weakness. been deliberately demolished. Why would that if I drink a gallon of fetid water from a will be rewarded and cultivated. “I love reading period, she dragged him to the front we continue to send our vulnerable minds swamp that not every swallow will contain reading my Bible,” said Giovanni, “...any of the classroom and left an angry voicemail GOVERNMENT Somers Town Board Marks 30th Anniversary of Town Clerk Kathleen Pacella By RICH MONETTI minute meeting. Supervisor Morrissey then weighed in Somers Realty is doing so as per the planned photo op. The stories from the audience were Beginning with the town’s local roads on some of the issues revolving over 684 – Hamlet they are involved in on Route 6. believable. One woman actually brought in On Thursday, May 1, 2014, and highways, Board Member Anthony specifically where the highway shrinks from “We are enabling these developments”, said the ashes of her son,” said Clinchy. the Somers Town Board Cirieco went over the bond system that has three lanes to two near Route 35. “It causes Cirieco, “and their inclusion means no new As such, one of the hopes of the gath- met for the first of their two allowed the town to maintain its roadways. “It added traffic, and that puts more wear and wells have to be developed since there will be ering was to facilitate treatment through the monthly meetings. A date basically amounts to a $1 million loan per year tear on the road,” advised Morrissey no negative affect on water pressure.” criminal justice system and creating legislation that marked an anniversary over a 10-year period”, clarified Cirieco. The same goes for both the lack of exits Moving on, Supervisor Morrissey put that requires insurance companies to provide which Supervisor Richard Morrissey chose around train stations and numerous exits out the call to the town for more volun- reimbursement. not to let go unnoticed or unappreciated. Conceding that the current system predates most of the board, Richard Clinchy in disrepair up and down 684. As such, a teers to take part in the many openings on But In the interim, the board acknowl- “Kathleen Pacella is widely respected expressed his unease with a process that consortium of towns that include Bedford, local boards. “We need your help,” pleaded edged the gateway that often comes of leftover as one of Somers’ finest citizens. She began only allows a certain amount of repair each North Salem Lewisboro, and Somers intends Morrissey. prescription drug opiates that find their way as an assistant to the building inspector and year. “The roads get into a condition where to take on the issue as a group. “We felt one In turn, Supervisor Morrissey praised into the hands of anyone living in or entering would take over as town clerk in 1984. She has now you have to do some serious spending”, town going up against the New York State the work undertaken by the Substance the home. “We have a drug lockbox at the made herself available to all those who need he said, “while hoping at some future date a Department of Transportation will not Abuse Council, which provided segue into police department where 20 to 30 pounds are her without hesitation and performed her capital improvement plan can replace it. be heard”, said Morrissey, “and the group the alarming concern of narcotic drug use in dropped off per month. No one will ask your duties with the utmost sense of duty, kindness, provides a better chance for changes over the Somers and across the country. “It’s not only name. They will just dispose of the contents so compassion and humor,” noted Supervisor Cirieco agreed believing that which next few years.” school-age and young adults, its older adults please avail yourself of the service,” Morrissey Morrissey piling on the accolades, as he pre- is presently in place still has value. “It has a The evening then turned to admitting as well,” advised Morrissey. concluded. sented Somers’ mainstay with a plaque. longer life, and your investment will last as rd long as the bond. That adds credibility, and we Somers Realty into the Amawalk Water Boardmember Clinchy then brought the As such, the town designated May 3 Rich Monetti has been a freelance writer since have budget funds in place to repair things like District. Formed in 2000, any entity that issue of a recent roundtable attended by New Kathleen Pacella Day; but backtracking from 2003. He lives in Westchester County. potholes; so it’s not complete neglect,” noted wishes to connect must pay fees retroactive to York State Senators Greg Ball, Phil Boyle, the end, the board got down to business on Cirieco. the formation of the Amawalk Water District. and David Carlucci into focus. “It wasn’t just a a number of issues for the duration of the 45

Before speaking to the police...call HUD Delays Reallocation of CDBG Funds, Outlines George Weinbaum Objectives and Timeline for WCBoL Participation ATTORNEY AT LAW By MATT RICHTER requested that HUD delay the reallocation and has agreed to present to HUD a specific plan begin discussions with WCBoL leadership and and timeline to enact legislation that would WHITE PLAINS, NY Monitor James Johnson about the WCBoL affirm the County’s commitment to a set of -- An April 23rd letter from taking an expanded role in the effort to satisfy four “Required Special Assurances” designed to HUD informed Westchester FREE CONSULTATION: the County’s obligations under the 2009 fair ensure that the county conforms to the require- County that $5.2 million and affordable housing settlement. ment to “affirmatively further fair housing”. in 2012 Community Following more than a week of intense In addition to pursuing the legislation that Criminal, Medicaid/Medicare Fraud Matters Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds negotiations between WCBoL leadership, HUD requires, the WCBoL has established White-Collar Crime & Healthcare Prosecutions would be reallocated if the County did not HUD, Monitor James Johnson and members a bipartisan delegation of four Legislators, meet it’s obligations to “affirmatively further fair of Westchester’s Congressional delegation, who are attorney’s, to engage HUD and the housing” by May 7th. This followed last year’s T. 914.948.0044 F.914.686.4873 HUD informed the WCBoL in a letter on Monitor as the WCBoL works toward provid- reallocation of $7.2 million in CDBG funds. Thursday that the agency would take no action ing the “Analysis of Impediments” (AI) which is On April 24th, Board of Legislators regarding the reallocation of CDGB funds for one of the last remaining elements of the 2009 175 MAIN ST., SUITE 711-7 • WHITE PLAINS, NY 10601 (WCBoL) Chairman Michael Kaplowitz at least 30 days, until June 9th. settlement which the county has yet to fulfill. (D) New Castle, Somers, Yorktown, formally As part of the negotiations, the WCBoL Chairman Kaplowitz, who voted in favor THE WESTCHESTER GUARDIAN Thursday, May 15, 2014 Page 19

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build the required affordable housing, last year HUD Delays Reallocation of CDBG Funds we passed Source of Income legislation which was another fundamental obligation under the of the settlement in 2009 said, “Despite what settlement. We intend to work closely with the some people say, compliance does not mean Monitor, relying on the good work he’s done capitulation, it does mean upholding our end of at the municipal level. I hope that the County the 2009 settlement that we agreed to. We have Executive will view this development as the made significant progress in our discussions tremendous opportunity it is and work with with HUD and the Monitor in the last week. the WCBoL and other County Departments HUD’s willingness to work with the WCBoL to complete one of the final tasks in the settle- is a clear indication that they share our belief ment, the submission of an acceptable AI.” that we can work with all the stakeholders in this settlement to reach a conclusion that Chairman Kaplowitz thanked Holly satisfies our obligations under the settlement. Leight, Esq., HUD Regional Administrator, If we are successful in our efforts it means we Monitor Jim Johnson, Congress members would secure the 2012 CDBG monies of $5.2 Elliot Engel and Nita Lowey, Senator Kirsten million. It would also secure future CDBG Gillibrand and all their staffs for their efforts and assistance. monies, bring the County into agreement with Open 7 Days A Week the 2009 settlement and avoid future penalties, Matt Richter is WCBoL Communications fines and adverse court decisions....no more no Director. less.” Kaplowitz added, “Westchester County is Chairman Michael Kaplowitz addresses doing a terrific job of fulfilling our obligation to reporters on Friday May, 9th. MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR interesting and committed residents. NYC’s #1 Message from the Mayor Music, Memorial Day This weekend, a region-wide effort to clean By Hon. PETER SWIDERSKI The Village is reviewing a proposed law to ban up the area by the Hudson River will take the use of single-use plastic bags and polysty- A note on contracts signed, place. Our portion will be at Maceachron rene (“styrofoam”) within the Village borders. Park from 3PM to 5PM this Saturday. There’s TOPlESS a proposed ban on plastic The proposed law (short and fairly easy to bags, a call for volunteers music this weekend at the Upstream Gallery understand) can be found here. The Food for a committee, and events in town at 8PM on Saturday (free!). Next Industry Alliance’s representative, as well as around town, including week, high school students are organizing the district manager from the A&P appeared Jamnesty and building some excitement for their annual Jamnesty fundraiser for Amnesty at the two public hearings to weigh in on the Memorial Day. International: Saturday May 17th from 11-3 SPORTS proposed ban. They offered a compromise on lower Reynold’s Field. Many bands. Food. Union Contracts Signed to set up a program to encourage the use of And a great vibe. ($5/person). The Board of Trustees approved two union reusable plastic bags, which would also involve We are lucky to host a contingent of 30 contracts last night after almost a year of nego- crediting the schools with what would probably men from our armed forces who will join us for tiating, locking down the salary increases and be a penny or two every time a reusable bag was our Memorial Day Parade (which takes place other small changes to benefits for several years used. They’ve argued that studies show that Sunday afternoon, May 25th, at 2PM), along BAR to come. The Police union agreement extends plastic bags are better for the environment than with an admiral, a number of musical groups out until May 31st, 2018 and locks in a set of paper bags. The Conservation Commission’s and the usual happy assortment of fire trucks annual salary increases starting at 1.5% and argument focused on the benefit of moving and convertibles filled with veterans and other • Gentlemen’s Club climbing to 2%. The Teamsters union agree- to reusable bags, the blight of plastic bag litter notables. If you were here two years ago, you ment, which covers those men who work at our in the community, and the toxicity of plastic know how special that moment was. I recom- Department of Public Works (roads and sani- bags and polystyrene. Storeowners and indi- mend marking this on your calendar so you • sushi RestauRant tation) provides increases starting at 1.5% and viduals showed up to speak on both sides of remember to bring the family down to observe escalating to 2%. There were other changes, this issue (video here). While we ended the this quintessential American moment - it just such as the union agreeing to pay more for public meetings where people can stand up doesn’t get better than this in our village. • Fine DininG healthcare while the Village increased the and comment on this issue, you can still express Finally, end with a humorous story. One uniform allowances. That agreement extends your opinion by writing the BoardofTrustees@ st of the metrics we are gathering to determine to May 31 , 2017. Both negotiations were hastingsgov.org. We will read everything deer impact and whether, over time, fewer deer NYC’s oNlY BoDY SUSHI marked by civility and restraint - while difficult sent us up until the point of the vote, likely to mean less impact, is via an effort called “host a at times, they remained respectful through- happen after another Board discussion on this hosta”. About fifty families have volunteered to out and I believe underscore the partnership topic, probably at the next meeting. host hosta plants, provided by the village (and between the Village and its union workers. Volunteers Needed organized by volunteers), on their property Most importantly to the Board, the union over five years. The hope is that over time, 252 West 43rd St. The Village Arts Committee has some members understood and respected the 2% tax openings we would like to fill and the Board more hostas will survive as fewer deer wander (Between 7th & 8th Ave.) cap under which the Village seeks to operate. is seeking interested people to submit their our yards. (The hostas are a controlled way to We believe our municipal workers deserve to interest to [email protected]. The measure property damage.) Most of the hostas be and are, in fact, fairly compensated. These Arts Committee has sponsored outdoor art were deployed Tuesday. The first one was agreements underscore that belief and put us exhibits, performances, poetry readings and consumed that same evening, just a few hours 212-819-9300 both in a position to look forward to the next gallery exhibits over the years. We seek people, after delivery. Sounds about right. years in a cooperative and cordial spirit. The www.mycheetahsnyc.com especially with a background or strong interest Board especially thanks Village Manager Fran Peter Swiderski is the mayor of the Village of in the arts (and it can be any media - dance, Frobel for doggedly pushing the process along. Hastings-on-Hudson. Direct email to him at: poetry, music, sculpture, painting, film, etc.) [email protected]. Plastic Bag and Polystyrene Ban (and organizational skills!) to join this group of FREE ADMISSION WITH THIS PASS Page 20 THE WESTCHESTER GUARDIAN Thursday, May 15, 2014

CAMPAIGN TRAIL Antonacci Launches Campaign for New York State Comptroller Elected Twice by Onondaga County Voters;, Candidate Brings Experience as Taxpayer Watchdog

SYRACUSE, NY - Onondaga County Antonacci said. New York State Republican State Committee represent the Republican Party as their New Comptroller Robert E. Antonacci, CPA, “Right now, there are far too many New Chairman Ed Cox. York State Comptroller candidate. Once the Esq., today, Wednesday, May 7, 2014, officially Yorkers that are worried about our economy, “Bob Antonacci has been a success- voters get to know Bob like the people of launched his campaign for New York State ful watchdog of the taxpayers’ money in Onondaga County already do, they will see our future and the path of New York State. who came up from humble roots. Comptroller, saying he has the experience and Together, we can help change New York and Onondaga County; he clearly is the watchdog that his qualifications are extraordinary and his “My mom, a small business owner, and skills necessary to watch over the taxpayers’ get our economy back on the right track.” needed to protect the taxpayers in all of New integrity is unmatched. He is a perfect fit for this dad, a UAW electrician, taught me to work hard-earned money. York State,” said New York Conservative Party job and a candidate that will bring us together Comptroller Antonacci is an accom- hard, spend wisely and save for the future. Elected twice by Onondaga County Chairman Mike Long. to get New York State back on the right track plished certified public accountant, attorney Those lessons have served me well - - in life voters, Comptroller Antonacci brings a wealth He is a lifelong resident of Central New and I am confident Bob Antonacci will be and community leader who has dedicated and in government,” Antonacci concluded. of experience and a solid reputation for helping much of his professional career to the residents York and a graduate of Le Moyne College, the next New York State Comptroller,” said Antonacci is expected to be the to create government efficiency to this state- of Onondaga County. He was first elected where he received honors while studying Onondaga County Republican Committee Republican choice to face Tom DiNapoli, wide contest. Comptroller in 2007 and re-elected in 2011. accounting. After receiving his bachelor’s Chairman and New York Republican State a former Assemblyman and County “In Onondaga County, I’ve proven I’m not degree, he began working for the prestigious Committee First Vice Chairman Thomas V. “Bob Antonacci may very well be the Democratic Party boss who was selected by the afraid to stand up and fight against government accounting firm Ernst & Young. He later Dadey, Jr. most qualified person to ever seek the office State Legislature in 2007 to fill a vacancy. inefficiency. I’ve performed countless audits of State Comptroller. As a CPA, tax attorney, attended Syracuse University School of Law Comptroller Antonacci and his wife A full bio for Comptroller Antonacci is and have worked with officials of both parties municipal finance expert and a no-nonsense and graduated cum laude. Michele, a registered nurse, are the proud available here. to find solutions. I want to take this experi- auditor, he is well equipped to serve the best “We are excited that Bob Antonacci has parents of two children, Robert III (17) and ence and bring it to our state government,” interests of all New York State taxpayers,” said accepted this invitation from state leaders to Jacqueline (13). He is a regular, blue collar guy SOURCE: New York State Republican Committee. GOVERNMENT aside whether there is anything to this manu- to the right. become more proactive about climate change? Hillary: Guns and Benghazi factured hoo-hah. The House is spending time Put it all together and we have two party Are all tax increases bad? Has Obamacare and political capital on attacking Hillary, for agreement that Hillary will be the Democratic worked? It’s not just that these are important By Hon. RICHARD anytime.” Put aside whether you agree or real. They’ve also figured out who they will face. candidate, that she understands the leftward matters. It’s that a willingness to talk about them BRODSKY disagree. The real significance is what it tells The third is the victory by mainstream shift in the Democratic Party, and the will contrast nicely to the tone and substance of us about her campaign. She’s learned that her right-winger Thom Tillis in the North Republicans will have to come up with some a Republican dynamic full of manufactured Even before we figure out the “president-in-waiting” strategy of 2008 left her Carolina Republican senatorial primary. He damn thing to beat her. It won’t be Benghazi crises and rhetoric that will scare off everyone dynamic of the 2014 election, vulnerable to a primary challenge from the left. got the needed 40 percent against a particularly but they’re going to try all kinds of things. to the left of the Koch brothers. Hillary can the 2016 race is taking shape No more backing away from the concerns of bizarre set of tea party opponents. Big corpo- It’s by no means a settled dynamic. dominate the debate and the dynamic just by nicely. Three events this week the Democratic base. She’s leading the party, rate and establishment money apparently saved Obama fatigue will increase. Citizens United focusing on substance. And there’s not much point to an emerging consensus about the early, on the tough ones. If she continues, no the GOP from another wacko Senate candi- money will double from the last cycle. She will the tea party can do about it. presidential race. one will touch her. date. That’s not to say Tillis was not pushed make mistakes. The Republicans will cut each First published in HUFF POST on May 8, 2014. The first is Hillary’s carefully calibrated The second is the House Republican way, way to the right (he dutifully denied the other up in the primaries. comment about gun legislation. She opined special committee on Benghazi, led by tea existence of climate change). It’s just we won’t Her real political advantage will be her Richard Brodsky is a fellow at the Demos think that the nation’s gun culture has gotten “way party favorite Trey Gowdy. Rep. Gowdy has get as much “legitimate rape” and nostalgia for ability to lead a national conversation about tank in New York City and at the Wagner School out of balance” and we should counter the been clear about who he’s after: “I’m ready to slavery. (North Carolina does sell license plates issues. Is income inequality a problem and how at New York University. Follow Richard Brodsky notion that “anybody can have a gun, anywhere, send subpoenas to Hillary Clinton.” Again, put with the Confederate flag, though.) In 2014 do you address it? Should the government on Twitter: www.twitter.com/richardbrodsky and in 2016, swing states are not likely to veer CAMPAIGN TRAIL Why I Have Decided to Run for School Board Member in Peekskill By GEORGE ONDEK the children. The matter should have been a tax watchdog for the residents of Peekskill spending almost $80 million when the city patriotic move to show respect for those who resolved internally without legal involvement for the past 23 years, attending town board budget is only $40 million, which means we are sacrificed so much for this country and their It recently came to my atten- or district attorney involvement, and the cost and school board meetings to make sure the spending double the budget it cost to run the communities. If elected I pledge to the people tion at a school board meeting, for all of it not have been placed on the taxpay- tax dollars of Peekskill are spent wisely. I am a city of Peekskill on education, and not getting of Peekskill that I will help you in these areas that the Peekskill School ers back. disabled Vietnam veteran with a background in results. It was disappointing this week that the and strive to lower your taxes and try to raise Board apparently has spent $1 Additional legal cost may incur now since private security and security management and Governor Cuomo sent back a million dollars education standards. million in the past two years one of the teachers claims they were wrongly I advocate for better security in the schools. I in additional school aid and I asked if any of it on outside legal fees. I believe the hard earned George Ondek is the host of a local talk show implicated in the scandal by the ex-super- would share my security knowledge with the was used to reduce taxes or give an additional tax dollars of the Peekskill residents should be which can be seen on YouTube: Keyword – intendant of schools. If true, I find it puzzling board so that we could protect the children benefit to veterans and my answer was it was spent on teachers in the classrooms and not in TheGeorgeOndekShow, or on Optimum that some school board members awarded this and come up with ways to ensure no events used to restore programs. The Peekskill school the courtrooms. I am for more teachers and Cablevision Public Access Channel 15 in Peekskill superintendant a full retirement package in the like the Newtown, Connecticut, shooting or board voted to only give veterans the basic tax technology in the classrooms and higher stan- Monday at 8:30pm, Wed at 8:30pm, and neighborhood of $300,000 despite resigning the Millford, Connecticut, stabbing occur in exemption which came to a cost of 60 cents a dards for academics education along with the Thursday at 12 Noon and surrounding cities on only 2 years into his position and not com- Peekskill. I also believe the words of a great week for the other tax payers rather than the sports programs. I think it’s a shame that four Thursday at 8:30pm, in Yorktown and surround- pleting any of his promised objectives to raise man who once said, “A mind is a terrible thing other which would have only been a $1.60 a teachers and counselors were implicated in a ing cities on channel 74. academics and possibly falsely accusing some of to waste,” which is why I am in favor of more week for the other tax payers of Peekskill. But cheating scandal, suspended with full pay, and the teachers involved in the scandal. technology and more teachers in the class- if they took $140,000 from the million they Direct email to George Ondek: george0421@aol. taxpayers pay the cost of their replacements, rooms to educate our children. received in order to pay the veterans there com ultimately paying 8 full time teachers while I also bring a background in business In closing the school budget is 2/3rds of would have been no increase in taxes for any only 4 were actually doing the job of teaching administration and finance to the table, as well as a BBA from Pace University; and have been your total property tax bill in Peekskill. We are taxpayer in Peekskill and it would have been the THE WESTCHESTER GUARDIAN Thursday, May 15, 2014 Page 21

CAMPAIGN TRAIL Federal Election Monitors Sought for Upcoming School Don’t Waste Your Election in The City Of Mount Vernon Time Anywhere Else By SAMUEL L. RIVERS election to be held on May 20, 2014. Franklyn Richardson of Grace Baptist Church In my letter to Justice Department offi- and Bishop Collie Edwars of Friendship The New MOUNT VERNON, NY cials, I cited an article that was published in The Worship Center. Both institutions are 501 © – As a Community Activist Journal News on May 5, 2013 regarding the (3) tax exempt. and School Board Trustee widespread fraud that took place during the The full-length 35-minute recording of candidate I have called on the 2012 school board election. both clergymen admitting to participating in Don’t Waste Your United States Department and influencing school board elections for the of Justice to dispatch Federal In my letter to officials, I ask for Federal past 20 years can be found at: https://www. Time Anywhere Else Election monitors to the City of Mount Investigators, specifically the I.R.S., to look into prohibited political activity committed by W. youtube.com/watch?v=bwYnFj56XKU The New Vernon for the upcoming School Trustee MAYOR Marvin’s COLUMN GOVERNMENT Spring Induces Bronxville to Reawaken from Winter’s Induced Slumber

By Hon. MARY C. MARVIN environment; it also translates into real savings those plumbers, electricians and contractors for the Village. The cost of dumping non- that are licensed by Westchester County. A The continued spate of recycled garbage into landfills or burn facilities license assures that a contractor has adequate mild weather has thank- is extremely high in Westchester County. In insurance and workmen’s compensation fully reawakened the Village contrast, when we deliver our recyclables to coverage. Licensed contractors display a green after our long hibernation. the recovery center in Yonkers, we receive a bumper sticker on all company vehicles. Sidewalks are busy, bicycles are portion of the resale monies made by selling to Prior to starting any project, it is advis- out, projects are starting and flowers are finally manufacturers. able to call the Village Building Department ClubNew York popping. In a most exciting development, our at 337-7338 to ascertain the need for permits. Traditionally, this time of year is the Bronxville Beautification Committee will be Even exclusively indoor work, such as busiest and prettiest in our Village. Our collaborating with our post office to refurbish plumbing and heating repairs, require a permit outdoor Farmer’s Market opened this past and beautify their grounds. The BBC’s prior if the work includes the extension or modifica- Saturday, May 10, 2014, on Stone Place project was the beautification of the entire area tion of any pipes or wiring. NEW YORK’S and Paxton Avenue from 8:30 a.m.-1:00 of banks near the railroad station and essen- If permits are not secured at the onset of p.m. This year’s 40 vendors are a record tially almost every planted pot, flower basket a project, fees are automatically doubled and number, including 15 new vendors whose NEW YORK’S and flower grouping is the result of BBC’s contractors may be required to open walls for wares include grass fed meat, hand crafted PREMIER effort, not taxpayer dollars. Their only source inspection and remove unpermitted work. In ice cream, vegan snacks, pies, spices and of funding is an upcoming spring solicitation addition, unpermitted work will not receive cold brewed coffees and teas. To read more letter this month. The Village is beautiful only a Certificate of Occupancy which is required about all of our vendors, visit the Market’s because of your generosity. GENTLEMEN’S when a residence is bought or sold, causing new website at www.bronxvillefarmers- PREMIER Continuing on the “new and exciting” great difficulty in the transfer of property. market.com. theme, the baseball field at Scout Field was Besides the obvious permits required for If your spring cleaning unearths any formally opened this past Saturday. It was full scale renovations, permits are needed for CABARET unwanted non-electronic items, for just $20, the result of a sustained partnership between smaller projects including window and siding our DPW will come and collect these items County government, Eastchester town leaders replacement, removal of fuel oil tanks, installa- GENTLEMEN’S curbside. This special pickup can be arranged and the Bronxville School and Village. Swamp tion of pools, hot tubs, sheds, decks, emergency by stopping by our building and public works Escape Reality… land has been transformed into a first rate ball generators and the installation of central air department or calling 337-7338. field which helps to alleviate the ongoing need conditioning. In the same spirit of recycling, once again for additional field space. Mary C. Marvin is the mayor of the Village of Escape to The VIP Club! the Village placed in the top three of the 45 The recent traffic in our building depart- CABARET Bronxville, New York. If you have a suggestion Westchester communities in the amount of ment is another indication that many residents or comment, direct your perspective by e-mail to: garbage we recycle. The County average is are sprucing up their homes or their properties First Class Adult Entertainment, [email protected] . 51%, and the Village again recycled over 70% now that the nice weather is upon us. To ensure Sushi Bar and Lounge. of our garbage. Recycling is not only about the a high standard of work, be sure to employ only Escape Reality… CAMPAIGN TRAIL HAPPY HOUR @ THE VIP! Oliver Koppell Announces Campaign For 34th State Senate District Escape2-For-1 Drinks to The VIP Club! Wants to Ensure Bronx and Westchester Residents Receive the Progressive, Democratic Leadership They Deserve Mon – Sat Before 9PM RIVERDALE, NY – May 5, 2014 betrayed the voters who elected Oliver Koppell cited the lack of progres- COMPLIMENTARY ADMISSION -- G. Oliver Koppell today formally him. We deserve better,” Oliver sive action in the State Senate, and the fact that First Class Adult Entertainment, announced his candidacy for the Koppell said. “Because of his Jeff Klein empowered the minority Senate FOR TWO WITH THIS PASS 34th State Senate District covering actions, meaningful, progres- Republicans to run the Senate Chamber, as Sushi Bar and Lounge. parts of the Bronx and Westchester sive legislation that would his main motivations for running in the 34th (btwn 5th & 6th) County. improve the everyday lives of Senate District. During the two years Jeff 20 W. 20th ST. “The moment Jeff Klein put people across New York, has Klein and the Senate Republicans have run Republicans in charge of the State been watered down or blocked the Senate Chamber, progressive action has 212-633-1199 s thevipclubnyc.com entirely.” HAPPY HOUR @ THE VIP! Senate, he broke his word and Continued on page 22 2-For-1 Drinks Mon – Sat Before 9PM COMPLIMENTARY ADMISSION FOR TWO WITH THIS PASS 20 W. 20th ST. (btwn 5th & 6th) 212-633-1199 s thevipclubnyc.com Page 22 THE WESTCHESTER GUARDIAN Thursday, May 15, 2014

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New York as a State Assemblyman, New York Assembly where he was the Chair of the Oliver Koppell Announces Campaign For 34th State Senate District City Councilmember and as State Attorney Judiciary Committee. Following his service in Continued from page 21 General. While in the City Council he the State Assembly, Oliver Koppell was elected “When a real minimum wage tied to important issues. Throughout my career, I’ve stalled on a variety of issues. By refusing to authored the Living Wage Law that stood up to the New York City Council where he served inflation, greater access to education for immi- fought to improve the lives of working New for the working men and women of New York. from 2002 to 2013. stand with the majority Democratic Senators, grants, the protection of reproductive rights Yorkers and their families, and its high time Prior to serving as the 61st Attorney General For more information on Oliver Koppell’s Jeff Klein has effectively halted all action to and meaningful ethics reform were all on the that was the mission of the Senator from the achieve results on the issues voters overwhelm- for the State of New York, Mr. Koppell repre- campaign, \ visit: www.Oliverkoppell.com table, Jeff Klein merely paid public lip service, 34th district too,” Oliver Koppell concluded. sented the residents of the Bronx in the State ingly support. while privately blocking real progress on these Oliver Koppell has served the voters of OpEdSection Setting the Record Straight on Charter Schools During National Charter Schools Week

By KARA KERWIN fact, charter schools actually do more with less, choice, charter schools are held to the highest Seventy-three percent of Americans in education, and for lawmakers to take note receiving 36% less revenue on average than tra- level of accountability – consumer demand. If support the concept of charter schools. The so they can improve charter school laws, and Americans are fans of fantasy ditional public schools. they fail to deliver, they are closed. short story is that charter schools work, and in turn improve public education, in their state. and myth – the resound- When a student’s family relocates and Another common myth is that charter are an asset to a public educaiton system that ing success of franchises like Kara Kerwin is President of The Center for moves from one public school system to schools “cream” more advantaged students is slow to embrace innovation despite an ever- Twilight and Harry Potter Education Reform, a K-12 education policy and another, the public school system itself does from traditional public schools. The reality, changing and increasingly global world. As the offer strong evidence to advocacy organization based in Washington, DC. not lose any money. The same can be said of however, is that a majority of charter school nation marks the achievements of the charter support this claim. But when it comes to our a student moving from a conventional public students are non-white, or minority students. school movement during National Charter education system, Americans must learn to school to a charter school. When a child leaves Only 45 percent of charter students are white, Schools Week, it is important for parents, distinguish fact from fiction. for a charter school the money follows that while 52.5 percent of public school students teachers, students and all of those involved with This is especially true of our nation’s child. This benefits the public school system are white. Additionally, 61 percent of charter charter schools to share their successes so that charter schools. Despite the fact that over by instilling a sense of accountability into the schools serve a student population where over all Americans can learn more about institu- HELP WANTED 2.5 million children are served by over 6,500 system regarding its services to the student and 60 percent qualify for Free & Reduced Lunch. tions committed to accountability and choice The City of Stamford charter schools across the country, the majority parents and its fiscal obligations. of Americans have been swayed by tall tales is seeking qualified applicants Additionally, research shows that charter and misinformation about the role of charter for the following positions: schools have a positive impact, or “ripple effect,” LEGAL NOTICES schools in our public education system. LABORER on neighboring public schools. A Harvard J2EM CAPITAL LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. S&G WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC Articles of Annual Salary Range: One of the most common misconcep- University study found that in Arizona, public of State (SSNY) 3/26/14 Office in Westchester Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 4/14/14 Office Co. SSNY design. Agent of LLC upon whom in Westchester Co. SSNY design. Agent of LLC $43,924 - $49,876 tions is that charter schools are privately funded schools neighboring charter schools scored process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall Mechanic in Training institutions. A recent survey from the Center increases in math achievement of more than of process to The LLC 11 Ackerman Ct Croton on mail copy of process to C/O Donald Giannattasio for Education Reform (CER) found that three times that of schools with no charter Hudson, NY 10520. Purpose: Any lawful activity. Seligson & Giannattasio, LLP 723 North Broad- (Water Pollution Control Authority) only 20 percent of Americans correctly identi- way White Plains, NY 10603. Purpose: Any law- Salary Range: schools in their communities. As the focus con- SPUD HOLDINGS LLC Articles of Org. filed NY ful activity. fied charter schools as public schools. Charter tinues to shift from the needs of the system to Sec. of State (SSNY) 3/31/14 Office in Westches- $51,221 - $55,102 schools are in fact independent public schools the needs of children and parents, our children ter Co. SSNY design. Agent of LLC upon whom Notice of Formation of Atikin Entertainment LLC. (Annually) that are held accountable for student results. process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State of NY (SSNY) on are better served. process to The LLC 27 Country Club LN S Scar- 01/22/14. Principal Office: Westchester County. Shift Foreman - WPCA Another myth asserts that charter schools Critics are quick to claim that because borough, NY 10510. Purpose: Any lawful activity. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC Salary Range: take money and resources away from the public upon whom process against it may be served. charter schools operate independently, they COWLES AVENUE LLC Articles of Org. filed NY $61,227 - $74,173 school system. This could not be further from The name and address of the registered agent, have lower teaching standards and less account- Sec. of State (SSNY) 4/8/14 Office in Westches- upon which process may be served and which (Annually) the truth. Like district public schools, they are ability than conventional public schools. This is ter Co. SSNY design. Agent of LLC upon whom will receive copies of service from the SSNY, is: funded according to enrollment and receive process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of United States Corporation of Agents Inc., 7014 Applicants must possess a pure fantasy. Charter schools design and deliver process to The LLC 69 Cowles Ave. Yonkers, NY 13th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY. Purpose of LLC: any Connecticut DEP Class III funding from the district and the state accord- 10550. Purpose: Any lawful activity. programs tailored to educational excellence and lawful activity. Wastewater Treatment Operator ing to the number of students attending. In community needs. Because they are schools of EMMETT GLOBAL LLC Articles of Org. filed NY or Operator in Training license. Sec. of State (SSNY) 3/26/14 Office in Westches- ter Co. SSNY design. Agent of LLC upon whom Applications can be obtained at process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy BRONX APARTMENTS of process to The LLC 3876 Marcy St Mohegan www.cityofstamford.org FOR RENT Lake, NY 10547. 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LARCHMONT, NY—The Cambium – Cambium will answer a growing demand private parties, a club room, and a fully- Byron Place Associates’ long-anticipated for new construction in Larchmont, where equipped fitness center with a movement new condominium and Larchmont’s first demand is high, and inventory has consisted studio and a bike room. Every residence new multi-family development project since of older building with little to no amenities includes one parking spot in the indoor the 1980s – is beginning to take shape at 10 - until now. The Cambium offers a suite of parking garage, with a second space avail- Bryon Place, with construction of the build- amenities rarely seen in Westchester County, able for purchase, and electric car charging ing’s superstructure set to begin this month. let alone Larchmont. stations are also available. On site storage Houlihan Lawrence, the leading real estate Featuring architectural details that space is also available. firm serving New York City’s northern are quintessential to Larchmont, The Just moments away from the bustling suburbs, is the exclusive sales and marketing Cambium’s exterior design is elegant and downtown district replete with small bou- agent for the property. understated, with a landscaped entryway and tiques, gourmet stores, antique shops, and Once complete in 2015, The Cambium porte-cochère. The gracious two-story lobby the Larchmont train station, The Cambium will introduce 149 one- and two-bedroom boasts a grand staircase that leads to the lively is also easily accessible to Manhattan with residences and a collection of magnificent amenity space on the second floor. Cambium Dining Room. Grand Central Station a mere 30-minute penthouses paired with a caliber of ame- Residences are generous in propor- finishes and all of the services and ameni- incredibly sought-after place to call home, train ride away. Nearby, Manor Park and nities and service rarely found outside of tion and distinctive in design. All residences ties one might expect to find in nearby with a stunning waterfront and a vibrant the Long Island Sound offer unparalleled Manhattan. The property also features a feature custom flooring, gourmet kitchens Manhattan, The Cambium lifestyle offers downtown area.” natural beauty and outdoor recreation. three-level, elevator accessible parking garage with stainless steel appliances and hand- the perfect balance between small-town Catering to a carefree lifestyle of Prices range from $515,000 to with over 270 spaces, of which construction crafted cabinetry. Bathrooms are adorned charm and big-city comfort,” said Susan service and convenience, amenities at The $1,150,000. Occupancy is anticipated for the was recently completed. in marble and limestone. Penthouse resi- Joyce, Director of Sales at The Cambium. Cambium include a 24-hour doorman and third quarter 2015. “We’re thrilled to begin work on the dences feature Gaggenau refrigerators, Miele “The Cambium presents a fabulous option onsite concierge, a beautifully landscaped, For more information contact Susan Joyce at condo’s superstructure now that the parking cooktops, and Thermador ovens, dishwash- for those who desire a maintenance free private courtyard, The Larchmont Room – 914-834-5300 or visit www.thecambium. garage has been completed,” said John ers and microwaves. Select residences feature lifestyle, as well as New Yorkers who are an all-occasion gathering place and lounge com. Myers, principal of Ceres Realty Group, private terraces and studies. heading north and want to maintain their for residents, a private dining room and whom is managing the development. The “With spacious interiors, sophisticated convenient lifestyle. Larchmont is an catering kitchen which can be reserved for WWW.WESTCHESTERGUARDIAN.COM